California Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys californicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Heteromyidae

About

The California kangaroo rat is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. However, populations are declining, having not fully recovered after the drought in California from 2013 to 2015 destroyed their habitat and changed it into desert.

Fun Fact

One such distinction between Dipodomys californicus and other four toed species of Dipodmys heermanni is their unique tail coloration which features a white tip with black stripes on the top and bottom.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to western North America, found in Northern California and southern Oregon.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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