Dipodomys compactus - #1323
Gulf Coast Kangaroo Rat
Side view, feet and tail visible
Geographic Distribution
Mainland, Padre and Mustang Isls of S Texas (USA) and barrier islands of N Tamaulipas (Mexico)
Order/Family
Heteromyidae
Genus
Dipodomys
Specific Epithet
compactus
Image Location
Padre Island, Kleberg Co., TX, USA
Image Date
1990
Photographer
T L Best