Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Dipodomys Scientific name Dipodomys margaritae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Heteromyidae Subspecies D. m. margaritae Higher classification Kangaroo rat | |
Similar San Quintin kangaroo, Kangaroo rat, Nelson's kangaroo rat, Mammal, Gulf Coast kangaroo rat | ||
The Margarita Island kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami margaritae) is a subspecies of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is endemic to Mexico, where it is found only on Santa Margarita Island off the west coast of Baja California Sur. The natural habitat of the species is hot deserts. It is threatened by predation by feral cats and dogs.
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