Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa vs

Salpingotus heptneri compared with Lepra multipuncta

Key Differences

• Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa is Data Deficient while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family	Dipodidae	Pertusariaceae
Genus	Salpingotus	Lepra
Species	Salpingotus heptneri	Lepra multipuncta

Conservation Status

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

DD — Data Deficient

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.