By Anna Bess Sorin
Geographic Range
Western and Central Mexico
Biogeographic Regions
nearctic 
(Native )
Habitat
Habitat ranges from dry wooded slopes, tropical deciduous forest, rocky outcrops to dense scrub. Local populations can be very dense.
Terrestrial Biomes
savanna or grassland ; forest ; scrub forest
Physical Description
Rat-like in form with a long and narrow head. Upperparts reddish brown to dusky brown. Underparts white to buff. Tail is sparsely haired and ranges from dusky to white. Total body length ranges from 368-445, with tail lengths of 158-206.
Reproduction
Little is known about the reproductive habits of this species. Females have been reported with 1-2 offspring, and juveniles have been captured at different times in the year.
Behavior
No information on social systems is available. Nesting appears to occur at the base of trees and under other cover. Calls have been herd at sundown as a series of staccato "chooks."
Food Habits
Has been found to eat coco-oil seeds along with other types of seeds, and possibly also land crabs.
Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
Not known
Economic Importance for Humans: Negative
Not known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species [Link]
Least Concern
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Contributors
Anna Bess Sorin (author), University of Michigan, , 233 Life Sciences Bldg, Biology Dept., University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152.
