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Perognathus fasciatus (Olive Backed Pocket Mouse) is a species of rodents in the family Heteromyidae. They are native to The Nearctic. They are solitary, nocturnal herbivores. Individuals can grow to 69.34 mm. They have parental care (female provides care). They rely on saltation to move around.

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  • URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NBO_0000370
  • Definition: (Bipedal jumping.) Behavior related to the upward thrust produced by the rapid, simultaneous extension of the hind legs with the intend to rise in the air
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EOL has data for 46 attributes, including:

Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Olive-backed Pocket Mouse. View this species on GBIF