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Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys spectabilis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Heteromyidae ›Genus: Dipodomys

About

The banner-tailed kangaroo rat (Dipodomys spectabilis) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is found in arid environments in the southwestern United States and Mexico where it lives in a burrow by day and forages for seeds and plant matter by night.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat?
The scientific name of Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat is Dipodomys spectabilis.
What is the conservation status of Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat?
The Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belongs to the family Heteromyidae.
What genus does Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat belongs to the genus Dipodomys.