Condition
Dead
Animal
Long-Tailed Pocket Mouse
Identification Confidence
somewhat confident
Observation Date / Time
Crushed, moderate damage. Measurements are: total length 169 mm, tail 106 mm, ear 9 mm. Sparse vegetation dominated by Honey Mesquite (Prosopsis glandulosa); Atriplex hymenelytra (Desert holly), Larrea tridentata (Creosote), and Erigonum inflatum (Desert trumpet). Weather: 40% cloud cover, 0.8-1.9 mph winds, 80.3 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observer
S Holt
Travel Frequency
weekly
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 3 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
55 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
CA Hwy 190Westbound lane; near mile marker 113.0, heading West; center of the travel lane.