ENEndangered
Giant Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys ingens
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_kangaroo_rat
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorGrassland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorDesert· major
Other threatened species in HETEROMYIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Giant Kangaroo Rat classified as Endangered?
Giant Kangaroo Rat is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Giant Kangaroo Rat live?
Giant Kangaroo Rat occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Giant Kangaroo Rat?
The main threats to Giant Kangaroo Rat are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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