Desert kangaroo rat

(Dipodomys deserti)

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Description

The desert kangaroo rat (Dipodomys deserti) is a rodent species in the family Heteromyidae that is found in desert areas of southwestern North America.It is one of the large kangaroo rats,with a total length greater than 12 inches (30 cm) and a mass greater than 3.2oz (91g).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Mammalia
Order:Rodentia
Family:Heteromyidae
Genus:Dipodomys
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