Silhouette: Xavier A. Jenkins · PhyloPic
Hispid Pocket Gopher
Orthogeomys hispidus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyGeomyidae (Pocket Gophers)
- GenusOrthogeomys
- SpeciesOrthogeomys hispidus (Hispid Pocket Gopher)
1 Verified sightings at Cañón del Sumidero National Park From 2019 to 2026
8 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Hispid Pocket Gopher
The hispid pocket gopher (Heterogeomys hispidus) is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is found in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Some authors classify it in the genus Orthogeomys, but recent research has allowed this and its related species to be classified in the genus Heterogeomys. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Hispid Pocket Gopher in Cañón del Sumidero National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Cañón del Sumidero National Park
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |