Chaetodipus hispidus (Hispid Pocket Mouse)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Plains and grasslands. Habits: Like the other species in this genus, the Hispid Pocket Mouse, has long, stiff, spinelike hairs on the rump. In the winter, the Hispid Pocket Mouse may hibernate or at least has much reduced activity. Burrows may be placed in grasslands or under rocks.

Artiodactyla

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

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Didelphimorphia

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Insectivora

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Lagomorpha

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Rodentia

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Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Chaetodipus hispidus.