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List of mammals of Arizona

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This is a list of mammals of Arizona. It includes species native to the U.S. state of Arizona and mammals accidentally introduced into the state. However, it does not include domesticated animals that become feral and cause major disruptions to various ecosystems.[1][2]

Opossums

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Family: Didelphidae

Shrews

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Family: Soricidae

Bats

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Family: Molossidae

Family: Phyllostomidae

Family: Vespertilionidae

Lagomorphs

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Family: Leporidae

Rodents

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Family: Castoridae

Family: Geomyidae

Family: Heteromyidae

Family: Cricetidae

Family: Muridae

Family: Dipodidae

Family: Erethizontidae

Family: Echimyidae

  • Coypu, Myocastor coypus introduced

Family: Sciuridae

Carnivorans

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Family: Canidae

Family: Ursidae

Family: Procyonidae

Family: Mephitidae

Family: Felidae

Family: Mustelidae

Even-toed ungulates

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Family: Antilocapridae

Family: Bovidae

Family: Cervidae

Family: Tayassuidae

References

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  1. ^ Donald F. Hoffmeister (1986). Mammals of Arizona. University of Arizona Press. pp. 1–602.
  2. ^ Bessesen, Brooke (2016). Arizona Highways Wildlife Guide. Arizona Highways. p. 159. ISBN 978-0997124705.