Cratogeomys fumosus (Merriam 1892)

[Geomys] fumosus Merriam 1892, Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash., 7: 165.

Type Locality: Mexico, Colima, 3 mi. (5 km) W of Colima, 1,700 ft. (518 m).

Vernacular Names: Smoky Pocket Gopher.

Distribution: Plain of E Colima (Mexico).

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (nt) as Pappogeomys fumosus .

Discussion: Included in gymnurus species-group by Russell (1968 b). However, fumosus is likely a species that includes gynmurus, neglectus, tylorhinus, and zinseri; see Demastes et al. (2002).