Dwarf Fat-tailed Jerboa
Pygeretmus pumilio
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Mammals
The dwarf fat-tailed jerboa 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.
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Rodentia
- Family
- Dipodidae
- Genus
- Pygeretmus