Allegheny Woodrat Neotoma magister

Identification
This rodent has large eyes and a furry tail. It builds large stick nests.

Location
Extirpated

Size
8 to 12 ounces

Diet
It feeds on fruits nuts and fungi.

Habitat
It formerly occurred in southern rocky habitats.

Activity Period
Year round

Behavior
It is nocturnal and collects various objects for its nests. It was active year round.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in spring and summer.

Population
The population is absent in Ohio.

History
It was extirpated due to habitat fragmentation.

Human Interactions
It rarely interacted with humans.

Facts
It is known as the pack rat for collecting objects.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Fruits nuts fungi | Rocky cliffs talus forests | Formerly in Ohio