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Mexican Prairie Dog

Cynomys mexicanus

Classification

Family
Sciuridae

The Mexican prairie dog (Cynomys mexicanus) is a diurnal burrowing rodent native to north-central Mexico. It is classified as a keystone species due to its large impact on other species and the environment. Treatment as an agricultural pest has led to its status as an endangered species.

Distribution

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