Condition
Dead
Animal
Botta's Pocket Gopher
Identification Confidence
best guess
Observation Date / Time
mic #666 Botta’s Pocket Gopher (BG)
@ 34.76380,-120.4179 & 2015.03.28 ; 17:45 ; <24hs. St 55.
Ca 135, ~0.4 mi. E Harris Grade Rd., Lompoc. W bd lane. Grassy roadside in vineyards/ agro. Flat-skin, recent, fleshy. HF: ~27 mm, large claws, light short tail, rich color pelt. Xout, fs.
Observer
Michael I Christie
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 24 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
55 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
Ca 135, ~0.4 mi. E Harris Grade Rd., Lompoc. W bd lane. Grassy roadside in vineyards/ agro.