Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025): Vol 16 number 1

Pocket gopher (Megascapheus nigricans): This genus of gophers is found from the southern part of Canada to the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. The different species have colonized practically all habitats in these areas, and in several places, they are considered pests. The pocket gophers of the genus Megascapheus belong to the tribe Thomomyini, which to date is a group with several taxonomic complications.