Merriam's kangaroo rat vs Tiny vetch
Dipodomys merriami compared with Vicia hirsuta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Merriam's kangaroo rat | Tiny vetch |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Heteromyidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Dipodomys | Vicia |
| Species | Dipodomys merriami | Vicia hirsuta |
Conservation Status
Merriam's kangaroo rat
LC — Least ConcernTiny vetch
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Merriam's kangaroo rat | Tiny vetch |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Merriam's kangaroo rat
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Tiny vetch
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador).
Merriam's kangaroo rat
No description available.
Tiny vetch
No description available.
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