Neotoma fuscipes, commonly known as dusky-footed woodrat, is a rodent species from the family Cricetidae. Synonyms for Neotoma fuscipes include Packrat fuscipes, Wood rat fuscipes, and Dusky-footed pack rat. These synonyms are used to refer to the same species but may differ depending on the region or field of study. Neotoma fuscipes is found in western North America, ranging from northern California to central Mexico. It inhabits wooded areas and builds large, distinctive nests made of twigs, sticks, and debris. The species is a primary carrier of Baylisascaris procyonis, a parasitic roundworm that can cause serious neurological problems in humans.