List of mammals of Kansas

The list of mammals of Kansas comprises 100 mammals recorded in the U.S. state of Kansas.[1][2] It includes both native and introduced species which can have a negative impact on the ecosystem but does not include domesticated animals.[3] Four of these species that have been extirpated from the state are the gray wolf, grizzly bear, cougar, and the black-footed ferret.

Didelphimorphia (opossums)

Opossums

Family: Didelphidae

Cingulata (armadillos)

Armadillos

Family: Dasypodidae

Eulipotyphla (shrews and moles)

Shrews

Family: Soricidae

Moles

Family: Talpidae

Rodentia (rodents)

Beavers

Family: Castoridae

Pocket gophers

Family: Geomyidae

Kangaroo rats and pocket mice

Family: Heteromyidae

Porcupines

Family: Erethizontidae

Jumping mice

Family: Dipodidae

New World rats, mice, and voles

Family: Cricetidae

Old World rats and mice

Family: Muridae

Chipmunks, marmots, and squirrels

Family: Sciuridae

Coypu

Family: Myocastoridae

  • Nutria, Myocastor coypus introduced

Lagomorpha (lagomorphs)

Rabbits and hares

Family: Leporidae

Chiroptera (bats)

Vesper bats

Family: Vespertilionidae

Free-tailed bats

Family: Molossidae

Carnivora (carnivorans)

Felines

Family: Felidae

Canids

Family: Canidae

Bears

Family: Ursidae

Skunks

Family: Mephitidae

Mustelids

Family: Mustelidae

Procyonids

Family: Procyonidae

Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates)

Pronghorns

Family: Antilocapridae

Bovids

Family: Bovidae

Deer

Family: Cervidae

See also

References
  1. E. Raymond, Hall (November 1, 1956). Handbook of Mammals of Kansas. 37. University of Kansas Museum of Natural History. pp. 1–303. doi:10.2307/1376665.
  2. E. Lendell, Cockrum (August 25, 1952). Mammals of Kansas. 34. Journal of Mammalogy. pp. 1–401.
  3. Lantz, D.E. (1908). "A List of Kansas Mammals". 19. Kansas Academy of Science: 171–178. doi:10.2307/3624198. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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