Souris sauteuse vs Lichtenstein’s Jerboa

Notomys macrotis compared with Eremodipus lichtensteini

Key Differences

• Souris sauteuse is Extinct while Lichtenstein’s Jerboa is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Souris sauteuse	Lichtenstein’s Jerboa
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Dipodidae
Genus	Notomys	Eremodipus
Species	Notomys macrotis	Eremodipus lichtensteini

Evolutionary Relationship

Souris sauteuse and Lichtenstein’s Jerboa share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Souris sauteuse

EX — Extinct

Lichtenstein’s Jerboa

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Souris sauteuse	Lichtenstein’s Jerboa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Souris sauteuse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lichtenstein’s Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Souris sauteuse

The Big-eared Hopping Mouse (Notomys macrotis) is a species in the genus Notomys. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.