Family
Heteromyidae
33 species in this taxon
Heteromyidae (Heteromyidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 4 genuss with 33 known species. This includes the genus groups Chaetodipus, Dipodomys, Heteromys, and Perognathus. Among its members, 2 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Rodents (Rodentia).