Dipodidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Rodentia, class Mammalia. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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Jaculus jaculus (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Zapus trinotatus Rhoads, 1895
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Zapus princeps J.A.Allen, 1893
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Napaeozapus insignis (Miller, 1891)
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Sicista betulina (Pallas, 1779)
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Zapus hudsonius (Zimmermann, 1780)
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Dipodidae animals belong to the Rodentia order in the Animalia kingdom. They have a clear, distinct color difference between their back and underside. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Dipodidae is classified in the order Rodentia, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. A key distinguishing feature of this species is its enlarged hind feet, which measure 28 to 35 mm long, paired with relatively short forelimbs.
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