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Ornate Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys ornatus

Taxonomy

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

About

Dipodomys ornatus, commonly known as the ornate kangaroo rat or plateau kangaroo rat, is a species of kangaroo rat in the family Heteromyidae. Found in Mexico, Dipodmys ornatus was originally thought to be a subspecies of Phillips's kangaroo rat, D. phillipsi, and was described as such in 1894 by Clinton Hart Merriam. It was recognized as a subspecies until 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ornate Kangaroo Rat?
The scientific name of Ornate Kangaroo Rat is Dipodomys ornatus.
What is the conservation status of Ornate Kangaroo Rat?
The Ornate Kangaroo Rat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Ornate Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Ornate Kangaroo Rat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ornate Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Ornate Kangaroo Rat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ornate Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Ornate Kangaroo Rat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Ornate Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Ornate Kangaroo Rat belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Ornate Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Ornate Kangaroo Rat belongs to the family Heteromyidae.
What genus does Ornate Kangaroo Rat belong to?
Ornate Kangaroo Rat belongs to the genus Dipodomys.