Dipodomys cascus |
Dipodomys stephensi |
Facts Summary:
Dipodomys (commonly known as the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat species) is a genus of mammals of concern and found in the following area(s): California.
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Scientific Name | Status | Listing Date | Range | |
1. | Dipodomys cascus | EN-US FWS | September 30, 1988 | California |
2. | Dipodomys stephensi | EN-US FWS | September 30, 1988 | California |
EN-IUCN | 2008 |
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