Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Kozlov’s Pygmy JerboaScientific Name: Salpingotus kozloviCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body length: 1.7–2.2 in (4.3–5.6 cm); Tail: 3.7–4.7 in (9.5–12.0 cm)Weight: 0.25–0.45 oz (7–13 g); among the smallest rodents in...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Prevost’s SquirrelScientific Name: Callosciurus prevostiiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length: 8–11 in (20–28 cm); Tail length: 8–10 in (20–25 cm)Weight: 9–18 oz (250–500 g)Lifespan: 8–10 years in the wild; up to 14...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Central American AgoutiScientific Name: Dasyprocta punctataCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Body length: 19–25 in (48–64 cm); Tail: 0.4–1.4 in (1–3.5 cm)Weight: 6.6–9.3 lb (3.0–4.2 kg)Lifespan: 10–13 years in the wild; up to 18 years...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Baluchistan Pygmy JerboaScientific Name: Salpingotulus michaelisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length: 1.4–1.8 in (3.6–4.6 cm); Tail length: 2.8–3.5 in (7.0–9.0 cm)Weight: 0.11–0.14 oz (3.2–4.1 g); recognized as one of the...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: South African SpringhareScientific Name: Pedetes capensisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length: 14–18 in (35–45 cm); Tail length: 15–19 in (38–48 cm)Weight: 6.6–8.8 lb (3.0–4.0 kg)Lifespan: 10–14 years in semi-arid savanna...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Edentate Shrew RatScientific Name: Paucidentomys vermidaxCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length: 6.2–6.7 in (15.8–17.0 cm); Tail length: 7.8–8.1 in (19.8–20.5 cm)Weight: 3.8–4.6 oz (110–130 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in the...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hodgson’s Giant Flying SquirrelScientific Name: Petaurista magnificusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head and body length: 14–17 in (35–43 cm); Tail length: 16–21 in (41–53 cm)Weight: 2.8–4.0 lb (1.3–1.8 kg); large,...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Patagonian MaraScientific Name: Dolichotis patagonumCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Body length: 27–31 in (69–78 cm); Shoulder height: 14–18 in (36–45 cm)Weight: 18–35 lb (8–16 kg)Lifespan: 10–14 years in the wild; up to 15+ years in...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Colonial Tuco-tucoScientific Name: Ctenomys sociabilisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body length: 6.5–8.0 in (16–20 cm); Tail: ~2.5–3.2 in (6–8 cm)Weight: 5.3–8.8 oz (150–250 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in the wildDiet: Herbivore...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Himalayan MarmotScientific Name: Marmota himalayanaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body length: 18–26 in (45–67 cm); tail: 5–6 in (12–15 cm)Weight: 9–20 lb (4–9 kg); reaches peak mass before autumn hibernationLifespan: 12–15...
