Neotoma albigula (White-throated Woodrat)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Rock canyons and brushy slopes on the Piñon-Juniper Mesas in northwestern Oklahoma. Habits: The White-throated Woodrat is active the year around. It builds houses of sticks, cactus, cow chips, or bones. Toilet areas or “middens” are placed near the nest. This animal often is known as the pack rat due to its habit of collecting various items, including man-made articles.

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 Neotoma albigula.