Dark Kangaroo Mouse

Microdipodops megacephalus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Heteromyidae

About

The dark kangaroo mouse is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is found in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Utah in the United States.

Fun Fact

This is unique among North American small mammals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the west of United States ( southeastern Oregon, northeastern and central-eastern California, Nevada, the tip of southwestern Idaho, and west-central Utah).

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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