Stephen's Woodrat

Stephen's WoodratStephen's woodrat is a small rodent recorded in central Arizona and western New Mexico. The National Park Service account describes the nominate subspecies as long-haired with a notably furry tail, and as a builder of stick houses.What does it look like?The nominate subspecies in this account is small, with long silky fur and an especially hairy tail.How does it live?Stephen's woodrat is a small rodent recorded in central Arizona and western New Mexico. The National Park Service account describes the nominate subspecies as long-haired with a notably furry tail, and as a builder of stick houses.It builds stick houses. Nests are described over fallen logs or at trees, and among cactus or yucca; plant fibers are used in the nest.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.