Bushy-tailed Woodrat

Neotoma cinerea

General Status Rank: 
Undetermined
ELCODE: 
AMAFF08090
Common Name: 
Bushy-tailed Woodrat
Scientific Name: 
Neotoma cinerea
Synonyms: 
Pack Rat
Google image search
Taxonomy
Group: 
Mammal (Terrestrial Mammal)
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Chordata
Class: 
Mammalia
Order: 
Rodentia
Family: 
Cricetidae
References: 
B001
General Biology

Female Age at Maturity

11 months
References: 
B001

Longevity

Possibly 4 years
References: 
B001

Economic/Human Considerations

Will damage abandoned cabins to make nests.
References: 
B001
Habitat
Rocky areas in open forest in mountains; also like deserted buildings.
References: 
B001
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Cordillera, Boreal Cordillera
References: 
B001

Distribution

<1% of the NWT.
Score: 
E = 5
References: 
B001
H126

Number of Occurrences

Confimed in Nahanni - Deadmen Valley, First Canyon (about 20% of Park). ("I know they have been seen at Deadmen Valley (in our park cabin shed) and in the caves of First Canyon") (H191). Old record in Fort Liard (about 1970s?, Banfield according to T. Chowns). Species confirmed in Nahanni Butte in July 2007; specimen went to T. Jung (Yukon Government), picture available (H217).
Score: 
A = 1
References: 
H191
H217

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Threats

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Undetermined
Status Rank Description: 
Presence in NWT confirmed in the mountains in extreme southwest of NWT (Dehcho).
S Rank: 
SU
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted by S. Carriere. reviewed and not changed in 2005. Reviewed in 2010, no change. Reviewed in 2015, no change. Reviewed in 2020, no change.
Last Updated: 
February 16, 2024

References

Age Of Maturity

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Economic Status

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Ecozones

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Habitat

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Longevity

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

NWT Known Subspecies

Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • Tate, D (2006) NWT mammal records. e-mail to S Carriere 7/4/2006 in binder and e-folder - H191 Return
  • Nic Larter (2008) Terrestrial mammals, news, changes, and updates for the general status program. e-mail to S Carriere 18 july 2008 print out in binder - H217 Return

Range Extent

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return
  • Carrière, S. (2000) Pers. communication. Ecosystem Management Biologist; RWED - H126 Return

Taxonomy

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return