Merriam's kangaroo rat vs Species code: Hs
Dipodomys merriami compared with Halophila stipulacea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Merriam's kangaroo rat | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Alismatales (Alismatales) |
| Family | Heteromyidae | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus | Dipodomys | Halophila |
| Species | Dipodomys merriami | Halophila stipulacea |
Conservation Status
Merriam's kangaroo rat
LC — Least ConcernSpecies code: Hs
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Merriam's kangaroo rat | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Merriam's kangaroo rat
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Species code: Hs
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Libya, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).
Merriam's kangaroo rat
No description available.
Species code: Hs
No description available.
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