The difference between Gopher and Spermophile

When used as nouns, gopher means a small burrowing rodent, especially in the family geomyidae, whereas spermophile means a terrestrial burrowing rodent.


check bellow for the other definitions of Gopher and Spermophile

  1. Gopher as a noun:

    A small burrowing rodent, especially in the family Geomyidae.

  2. Gopher as a noun:

    The gopher tortoise.

  3. Gopher as a noun:

    The gopher rockfish.

  1. Gopher as a noun:

  1. Spermophile as a noun:

    A terrestrial burrowing rodent; ground squirrel.