Gopher is a mammal that generally lives in woodland and grass prairies. It has a fur skin and can run up to 25km/h (16mph). Gopher (spermophilus richardsonii) usually is 12-30cm (4.7-12in) and weights 220-1,000g (7.8-35.2oz). Life duration is 3-5 years in a social lifestyle. Eats mostly: roots, fruit, leaves
Facts about gophers
Name | Gopher |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Diet | Omnivore |
Average Litter Size | 6 |
Weight | 220-1,000g (7.8-35.2oz) |
Scientific Name | Spermophilus richardsonii |
Genus | Spermophilus |
Family | Sciuridae |
Type | Mammal |
Order | Rodentia |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Size | 12-30cm (4.7-12in) |
Colour | Brown, tan |
Skin Type | Fur |
Life Span | 3-5 years |
Top Speed | 25km/h (16mph) |
Class | Mammalia |
Phylum | Cnidaria |
Lifestyle | Social |
Main Prey | Roots, fruit, leaves |
Habitat | Woodland and grass prairies |
Predators | Owls, snakes, coyotes |