Phillips's Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys phillipsii
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Heteromyidae
About
Phillips's kangaroo rat is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitat is hot deserts.
Fun Fact
The species is named after John Phillips, an official of a Mexican mining company who sent zoological specimens, including the type specimen of this kangaroo rat, to the British Museum.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is arid or semi-arid land with bare ground, short grass, weeds, patches of low thornbrush, prickly pear and other species of cactus.
Diet
Feeds on seeds and other parts of plants, most notably grass seeds in the form of whole seed-heads.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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