Condition
Dead
Animal
Dusky-Footed Woodrat
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
Flattened, extensive damage. Darkly colored feet and hair are the defining characteristics. Sparse vegetation dominated by Atriplex hymenelytra (Desert holly), Larrea tridentata (Creosote), and Erigonum inflatum (Desert trumpet).Weather: 20% cloud cover, 5-15 mph winds, 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observer
S Holt
Travel Frequency
other
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 3 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
60 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
CA Hwy 190Westbound lane; near Mile Marker 92.00, heading east; ~3 feet from the yellow lane markings