| Dwarf fat-tailed jerboa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Dipodidae |
| Genus: | Pygeretmus |
| Species: | P. pumilio
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| Binomial name | |
| Pygeretmus pumilio (Kerr, 1792)
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The dwarf fat-tailed jerboa (Pygeretmus pumilio) is a species of rodent in the family Dipodidae. It is found in China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia. They mostly reside in desert environments which can explain their size. They go long periods of time without food and water, which means they need a lower metabolic rate, and can be a reason for their size.[2]
- ^ Tsytsulina, K.; Formozov, N. & Sheftel, B. (2017) [errata version of 2016 assessment]. "Pygeretmus pumilio". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T18943A115145777. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T18943A22200449.en. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Phenotypic plasticity under desert environment constraints: mandible variation in the dwarf fat-tailed jerboa, Pygeretmus pumilio (Rodentia: Dipodidae)". Canadian Journal of Zoology. 80 (1): 940–951. 2002-01-01. doi:10.1139/cjz_instruct02_e. ISSN 0008-4301.