Dipodomys microps Merriam 1904 (chisel-toothed kangaroo rat)

Mammalia - Rodentia - Heteromyidae

Alternative combination: Perodipus microps

Belongs to Dipodomys according to Grinnell 1921

Sister taxa: Dipodomys agilis, Dipodomys compactus, Dipodomys deserti, Dipodomys gidleyi, Dipodomys hibbardi, Dipodomys ingens, Dipodomys merriami, Dipodomys minor, Dipodomys nitratoides, Dipodomys ordii, Dipodomys pattersoni, Dipodomys spectabilis

Ecology: saltatorial granivore

Distribution: found only at Crystal Ball Cave (Quaternary of Utah)

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