Kingdom Animalia Genus Heteromys Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Heteromyidae Scientific name Heteromys nelsoni Higher classification Heteromys Order Rodent | |
Similar Heteromys, Rodent, Salvin's spiny pocket m, Mexican spiny pocket m | ||
Nelson's spiny pocket mouse (Heteromys nelsoni) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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