Imperial Co. It is common in many desert habitats and in pinyon-juniper habitat. Dens are of 2 types. The nest itself is located in the rear of the crevice. Dens also may be constructed against, or beneath shrubs, preferably shrubs or cacti having much cover near the ground. A grassy nest is located below the ground surface in these dens.
Water is obtained chiefly from succulent vegetation.
Desert scrub with cacti or mesquite, with or without rock outcrops. In southeastern Arizona creosote flats, densities averaged 0 to 0. White-throated woodrats are solitary and asocial. Litter size ranges from 1-3 young. Female may reproduce at 80-87 days males by 100 days of age.