GAP Analysis Predicted Distribution Map

Great Basin Pocket Mouse (Perognathus parvus)

Species Code: PEPA

Legend: = Core Habitat = Marginal Habitat Breeding Range Map The green area shows the predicted habitats for breeding only. The habitats were identified using 1991 satellite imagery, other datasets and experts throughout the state, as part of the Washington Gap Analysis Project. Click to enlarge distribution map Map with historical museum records Other maps & Information: NatureMapping observations throughout the year

This species requires loose, sandy, deep soils for burrowing and occurs from 150 to 3600 feet elevation. Its numbers increase with the percent of sand in soil and at lower altitudes. Found in variety of habitats with many kinds of sagebrush and bunchgrass. Will not be found in damp or heavy soils.

All non-forested zones are core areas and good habitats included all non-forested cover and all non-irrigated agriculture.

Translated from the Washington Gap Analysis Mammal Volume by Dave Lester
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