Dusky-footed Woodrat
Neotoma fuscipes
About the Dusky-footed Woodrat
The dusky-footed woodrat (Neotoma fuscipes) is a species of nocturnal rodent in the family Cricetidae. They are commonly called "packrats" or "trade rats" and build large, domed dens that can reach several feet in height. Coyotes and other predators will attempt to prey on these rodents by laying waste to the dens, but the sheer volume of material is usually dissuasive. Occasionally, dusky-footed woodrats will build satellite dens in trees. Although these animals are religiously solitary,...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Dusky-footed Woodrat?
The scientific name of the Dusky-footed Woodrat is Neotoma fuscipes.
How many Dusky-footed Woodrat sightings have been recorded?
3,754 observations of the Dusky-footed Woodrat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
