Spiny Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus spinatus
All species in the genus Chaetodipus genus are known for their long stiff hairs along their backs and rumps. The Spiny Pocket Mouse displays this trait more than any of its cousins. There is almost a porcupine look to this species. These are creatures of the desert, and in San Diego County, these animals are found in Anza-Borrego. They are especially fond of steep rocky slopes.
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Spiney Pocket Mouse(Chaetodipus spinatus) |
Description: Called 'Spiny' because of the long stiff Spiny hairs, this mouse loves rocky tallus slopes. Found near Cottonwood Spring in southern Joshua Tree National Park. Riverside County California. |
Date Taken: 2016:09:26 9:59 |
Location:
Cottonwood Spring |
Camera Information: NIKON D7200, 35 mm, f/8.0, 1/160 |
File Name: SpineyPocketMouse_D725782-JackDaynes-Web |
© 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |

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