As their name indicates, Rock Pocket Mice dwell in rocky habitats, and only rarely live in areas with sandy or silty soils. Their inconspicuous burrows are located near or under rocks, in rocky gulches or canyons, or near boulders. Learn more about the Chaetodipus intermedius, more commonly known as a Rock Pocket Mouse, in this easy-to-read species overview by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.