Pale kangaroo mouse

Description

Named for its pale-furred back and long hind limbs and feet,the pale kangaroo mouse is a large-headed rodent with fur-lined external cheek pouche.This species is bipedal,meaning that it generally moves around on its strong hind legs,hopping much like a kangaroo. The pallid kangaroo mouse,also called the pale kangaroo mouse,is one of two recognized species of kangaroo mouse,and is considered to be one of the most uncommon species of nocturnal desert dwelling rodent.The coloration of the pallid kangaroo mouse is a pale cinnamon color on the dorsal side with the ventral being covered by a pale whitish colored hair coat.The total length of the species ranges in size from 150mm to 173mm,with a tail length alone of 74mm to 99mm.The hind foot measures in length from 25mm to 27mm,and the weight range is between 10.3g and 16.8g.