VUVulnerable
Fresno Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys nitratoides
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorDesert· major
Other threatened species in HETEROMYIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Fresno Kangaroo Rat classified as Vulnerable?
Fresno 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 Fresno Kangaroo Rat live?
Fresno 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 Fresno Kangaroo Rat?
The main threats to Fresno Kangaroo Rat are 1.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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