Big-Eared Woodrat
Neotoma macrotis
At one time this animal was considered to be conspecific with the Dusky-Footed Woodrat (N. fuscipes), which ranges from central California north to southern Oregon. Now split from the “Dusky-Footed” group, this animal is called the “Big-Eared” Woodrat. It’s former name describes the dark patches on the back of its feet that distinguish it from the slightly smaller Bryant’s Woodrat (N. bryanti) that might be found nearby.
The nests of C. macrotis are large, almost the size of beaver lodges. The presence of their nests easily gives away that this animal resides in the area.
12 Photos
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
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Description: Also called Large-Eared Woodrat, Dusky-Footed Woodrat, and Pack Rat. This animal builds large nests of wood scraps and branches in chaparral. This individual was found in Coastal Live Oak habitat in Poway, California. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2016:07:26 19:17 |
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Location:
Poway Grove Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 105 mm, f/8.0, 1/80 |
File Name: D3X7355-BigEaredWoodrat-Web |
| © 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
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Description: Also called Large-Eared Woodrat, Dusky-Footed Woodrat, and Pack Rat. This animal builds large nests of wood scraps and branches in chaparral. This individual was found in Coastal Live Oak habitat in Poway, California. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2016:08:11 9:32 |
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Location:
Poway Grove Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 105 mm, f/8.0, 1/400 |
File Name: D3X7415-BigEaredWoodrat |
| © 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
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Description: Also called Large-Eared Woodrat, Dusky-Footed Woodrat, and Pack Rat. This animal builds large nests of wood scraps and branches in chaparral. This individual was found in Coastal Live Oak habitat in Poway, California. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2016:08:11 9:35 |
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Location:
Poway Grove Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 105 mm, f/8.0, 1/320 |
File Name: D3X7442-BigEaredWoodrat |
| © 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
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Description: Also called Large-Eared Woodrat, Dusky-Footed Woodrat, and Pack Rat. This animal builds large nests of wood scraps and branches in chaparral. This individual was found in Coastal Live Oak habitat in Poway, California. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2016:08:11 9:35 |
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Location:
Poway Grove Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D3X, 105 mm, f/8.0, 1/320 |
File Name: D3X7448-BigEaredWoodrat |
| © 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
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Description: Also called Large-Eared Woodrat, Dusky-Footed Woodrat, and Pack Rat. This animal builds large nests of wood scraps and branches in chaparral. This nest was seven feet high and found in Coastal Live Oak and chaparral habitat in Poway, California. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2016:08:26 18:12 |
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Location:
Poway Grove Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D7200, 31 mm, f/8.0, 1/60 |
File Name: D722601-BigEaredWoodrat-Nest-Web |
| © 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
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Description: Also called Large-Eared Woodrat, Dusky-Footed Woodrat, and Pack Rat. This animal builds large nests of wood scraps and branches in chaparral. This nest was almost seven feet high and found in Coastal Live Oak and chaparral habitat in Poway, California. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2016:08:26 18:23 |
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Location:
Poway Grove Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D7200, 28 mm, f/8.0, 1/50 |
File Name: D722606-BigEaredWoodrat-Nest-Web |
| © 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
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Description: Also called Large-Eared Woodrat, Dusky-Footed Woodrat, and Pack Rat. This animal builds large nests of wood scraps and branches in chaparral. This nest was almost seven feet high and found in Coastal Live Oak and chaparral habitat in Poway, California. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2016:08:26 18:30 |
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Location:
Poway Grove Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D7200, 28 mm, f/8.0, 1/50 |
File Name: D722612-BigEaredWoodrat-Nest-Web |
| © 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
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Description: Also called Large-Eared Woodrat, Dusky-Footed Woodrat, and Pack Rat. This animal builds large nests of wood scraps and branches in chaparral. This nest was eight feet high and found in a neighborhood adjoining Coastal Live Oak and chaparral habitat in Poway, California. San Diego County. |
Date Taken: 2016:08:26 18:52 |
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Location:
Poway Grove Park |
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Camera Information: NIKON D7200, 28 mm, f/8.0, 1/60 |
File Name: D722616-BigEaredWoodrat-Nest-Web |
| © 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
Date Taken: 2017:08:07 8:31 |
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Location:
Warner Valley |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 58 mm, f/8.0, 1/60 |
File Name: BigEaredWoodRat_D5X1212-WarnerValley-WV4 |
| © 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging |
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
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Description: Camping with the San Diego Natural History Museum's science team studing wetland habitats in the Warner Valley region of San Diego County, California. |
Date Taken: 2017:08:07 8:39 |
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Location:
Warner Valley |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 105 mm, f/7.1, 1/125 |
File Name: BigEaredWoodRat_D5X1272-WarnerValley-WV4 |
| © 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Big-Eared Woodrat(Neotoma macrotis) |
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Description: Camping with the San Diego Natural History Museum's science team studing wetland habitats in the Warner Valley region of San Diego County, California. |
Date Taken: 2017:08:07 8:41 |
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Location:
Warner Valley |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 62 mm, f/7.1, 1/60 |
File Name: BigEaredWoodRat_D5X1291-WarnerValley-WV4 |
| © 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
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