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Neotoma cinerea (Ord, 1815)
Bushy-Tailed Woodrat
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Introduction to the Mammals of BC

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Distribution of Neotoma cinerea in British Columbia.

Source: Map courtesy of David Nagorsen

Introduction

Bushy-tailed woodrats can be identified by their large, rounded ears, and their long, bushy tails. They are usually brown, peppered with black hairs above with a white underside and feet.

Status Information

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Native	S5	Yellow	Not Listed

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Species References

Nagorsen, David W. 2005. Rodents and Lagomorphs of British Columbia. Royal BC Museum Handbook. Royal BC Museum, Victoria.

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