🌿Native Nature

Merriam's Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys merriami

Taxonomy

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

About

Merriam's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. The species name commemorates Clinton Hart Merriam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Merriam's Kangaroo Rat?
The scientific name of Merriam's Kangaroo Rat is Dipodomys merriami.
What kingdom does Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belongs to the family Heteromyidae.
What genus does Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat belongs to the genus Dipodomys.