Dwarf fat-tailed jerboa
Dwarf fat-tailed jerboa | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Dipodidae |
Genus: | Pygeretmus |
Species: | P. pumilio
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Binomial name | |
Pygeretmus pumilio (Kerr, 1792)
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The dwarf fat-tailed jerboa (Pygeretmus pumilio) is a species of rodent in the family Dipodidae. It is found in China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia. They mostly reside in desert environments which can explain their size. They go long periods of time without food and water, which means they need a lower metabolic rate, and can be a reason for their size.[2]
References[]
- ^ Tsytsulina, K.; Formozov, N. & Sheftel, B. (2016). "Pygeretmus pumilio". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T18943A115145777. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T18943A22200449.en.{{cite iucn}}: error: |doi= / |page= mismatch (help)
- ^ "Phenotypic plasticity under desert environment constraints: mandible variation in the dwarf fat-tailed jerboa, Pygeretmus pumilio (Rodentia: Dipodidae)". Canadian Journal of Zoology. 80 (1): 940–951. 2002-01-01. doi:10.1139/cjz_instruct02_e. ISSN 0008-4301.
- Holden, M.E.; Musser, G.G. (2005). "Family Dipodidae". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M. (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 871–893. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Pygeretmus
- Mammals of the Middle East
- Mammals of Pakistan
- Mammals described in 1792
- Rodent stubs