Thick-tailed Pygmy Jerboa

Salpingotus crassicauda

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dipodidae

About

The thick-tailed pygmy jerboa is a species of rodent in the family Dipodidae. It is found in China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Its natural habitats are temperate grassland and temperate desert. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is listed by the IUCN as being "least concern".

Fun Fact

It is found in China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on small invertebrates such as grasshoppers and spiders and also some vegetable matter, mostly seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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