Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Dipodomys Higher classification Kangaroo rat | Phylum Chordata Family Heteromyidae Scientific name Dipodomys elephantinus Rank Species | |
Similar Narrow‑faced kangaroo rat, Kangaroo rat, Nelson's kangaroo rat, Mammal, Gulf Coast kangaroo rat | ||
The big-eared kangaroo rat (Dipodomys elephantinus) is a kangaroo rat that lives in chaparral. It is named for and distinguished by its comparatively large ears.
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