Key Identification Features
- Its coat is made up of a mixture of stiff spines and soft hairs; because the soft hairs lie flat, the spines are the most noticeable feature of the pelage.
- Most kangaroo rat species that live in arid environments are well known for their ability to use metabolic water instead of relying on water from the environment.
- Its upper fur is brown, and its underfur is tan, with distinct white hairs or spines located near the rump.
- The tail is well-furred and features a dark streak along its underside.
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