Bushy-tailed Woodrat (Neotoma cinerea)

Bushy-tailed Woodrat, a reference photo — Photo: R. B. Forbes · Public domain

The bushy-tailed woodrat, or packrat (Neotoma cinerea) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae found in Canada and the United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bushy-tailed Woodrat being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Neotoma mexicana
Neotoma lepida
Neotoma bryanti
Neotoma albigula
Glaucomys oregonensis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Cricetidae
Genus: Neotoma
Species: Neotoma cinerea

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