San Quintín Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys gravipes

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Heteromyidae

About

The San Quintin kangaroo rat is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is endemic to Mexico, where it is known only from western Baja California. Its natural habitat includes arid lowlands with sparse vegetation.

Fun Fact

The species is now only known from the Valle Tranquilo Nature Reserve, just south of San Quintin.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in floodplains and flat places with sparse vegetation among low hills.

Diet

Diet of this kangaroo rat is probably seeds and green shoots.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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