VUVulnerable
Texas Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys elator
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Desert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in HETEROMYIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Texas Kangaroo Rat classified as Vulnerable?
Texas Kangaroo Rat is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Texas Kangaroo Rat live?
Texas Kangaroo Rat occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Texas Kangaroo Rat?
The main threats to Texas Kangaroo Rat are 2.1, 2.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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