Merriam's Kangaroo Rat vs Valley Pocket Gopher
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat
0.08 m
Human
1.75 m
Valley Pocket Gopher
0.26 m
| Merriam's Kangaroo Rat | Valley Pocket Gopher | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35–48 g | 60–250 g |
| Length | 23–30 cm | 12–26 cm |
| Height | 6–8 cm | – |
| Top Speed | 10 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 2–5 yrs | 1–3 yrs |
| Gestation | 28 days | 18 days |
| Offspring | 1–5 | 3–7 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Desert, Grassland, Rocky Cliffs | Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Desert, Woodland, Mountain |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Heteromyidae | Geomyidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |