Desert woodrat
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Sigmodontinae
Species : Neotoma lepida
Keywords: gray , tail , green , nocturnal
The Desert woodrat is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the desert woodrat
A young / baby of a desert woodrat is called a 'kitten, nestling, pinkie or pup'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A desert woodrat group is called a 'colony, horde, pack, plague or swarm'.Some facts about the
Desert woodrat
Adult weight : 0.236 kg (0.5192 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 11 years
Female maturity :76 days
Male maturity : 76 days
Gestation : 33 days
Weaning : 31 days
Litter size : 3
Litters per year : 3
Interval between litters : 60 days
Weight at birth : 0.008 kg (0.0176 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 0.035 kg (0.077 lbs)
Body mass : 0.113 kg (0.2486 lbs)
Temperature : 36.85 °C (98.33 °F)
Facts about the desert woodrat
The Desert Woodrat (Neotoma lepida) is the smallest of the three species, with a total length of approximately 282-305 mm (11.
The desert woodrat is a moderate-sized folivore/granivore.
The desert woodrat, Neotoma lepida, is one of 22 species of woodrats found in North and Central America.
The desert woodrat is a lighter color and is found in the Great Basin region of the state. (Full text)
Desert woodrats are primarily nocturnal, retreating to dens constructed of debris among rocks and/or vegetation when inactive during the day. (Full text)
The desert woodrat is yellowish brown to grayish brown above and gray below. (Full text)
Description: The desert woodrat is small and yellow-buff to buffy gray. (Full text)
Discussion The Desert Woodrat is adept at moving about among spiny cacti without injuring itself. (Full text)
(Woodrats, that is) The desert woodrat, Neotoma lepida, is one of the many charming inhabitants of the Field Station. (Full text)
The desert woodrat, Neotoma lepida, is found on both sides of the Colorado River. (Full text)
Desert woodrats are particularly abundant in rock outcrops and rocky cliffs and slopes (Hall 1946, Miller and Stebbins 1964). (Full text)
Niche: The desert woodrat is a moderate-sized folivore/granivore. (Full text)
The Desert Woodrat is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)
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