pocket mouse

noun

any of numerous burrowing rodents, especially of the genus Perognathus, chiefly inhabiting arid regions of the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico, having fur-lined cheek pouches and a long tail.

pocket mouse

any small mouselike rodent with cheek pouches, of the genus Perognathus, of desert regions of W North America: family Heteromyidae

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

This pocket mouse is not uncommon in areas of short grass and sage in Harding County.

I recorded this pocket mouse from the vicinity of Cajon Pass west to Valyermo.

He is called Silky Pocket Mouse because of the fineness and softness of his coat.

Geographic distribution of the pocket mouse, Perognathus fasciatus.

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