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Stumble this page!Dark kangaroo mouse
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Heteromyidae
Subfamily : Dipodomyinae
Species : Microdipodops megacephalus
The Dark kangaroo mouse is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the dark kangaroo mouse
A young / baby of a dark kangaroo mouse is called a 'pinkie, kitten or pup'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A dark kangaroo mouse group is called a 'nest, colony, harvest, horde or mischief'.Countries
United States
Facts about the dark kangaroo mouse
The Dark Kangaroo Mouse is from the order Rodentia . (Full text)
The Dark Kangaroo Mouse is also known to feed occasionally on insects and carrion. (Full text)
Niche: The dark kangaroo mouse is a specialized granivore. (Full text)
Niche: The dark kangaroo mouse is a specialized granivore. (Full text)