The desert kangaroo rat (Dipodomys deserti) is a rodent species in the family Heteromyidae that is found in desert areas of southwestern North America. It is one of the large kangaroo rats, with a total length greater than 12 inches (300 mm) and a mass greater than 3.2 ounces (91 g).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Desert Kangaroo Rat being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Dipodomys merriami
- Dipodomys ordii
- Dipodomys spectabilis
- Dipodomys simulans
- Dipodomys californicus
- Jaculus jaculus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Rodentia
- Family
- Heteromyidae
- Genus
- Dipodomys
- Species
- Dipodomys deserti
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