Merriam's Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys merriami

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Heteromyidae

About

Merriam's kangaroo rat is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. The species name commemorates Clinton Hart Merriam. It is found in the Upper and Lower Sonoran life zones of the southwestern United States, Baja California, and northern Mexico.

Fun Fact

Most kangaroo rats are exclusively nocturnal.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in desert scrub, alkali scrub, sagebrush steppe, pinyon-juniper woodland, and Joshua tree habitat throughout the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Diet

Diet of Merriam's kangaroo rat is almost exclusively plant seeds (they are granivorous).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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