forest spiny pocket mouse

Forest spiny pocket mice are a type of rodent belonging to the family Heteromyidae. These nocturnal, burrowing animals are found from southern Mexico to northern South America. They are the largest among the spiny pocket mice, weighing between 37 to 85 grams with bodies measuring 11 to 18 cm long. Their tails are long and sparsely haired. Forest spiny pocket mice have harsh fur, often with stiff, bristly hairs that can be gray, reddish-brown, dark brown, or glossy black. Some species may have a rust-colored stripe separating their upperparts and underparts. They inhabit areas from sea level up into the mountains.1