Condition
Dead
Animal
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat
Identification Confidence
somewhat confident
Observation Date / Time
Crushed and flattened, had four toes most likely Dipodomys merriami. Flies were laying eggs. Sparse vegetation dominated by Atriplex hymenelytra (Desert holly), Larrea tridentata (Creosote), and Erigonum inflatum (Desert trumpet). Weather: 0-5% cloud cover, 0-5 mph winds, 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observer
S Holt
Travel Frequency
weekly
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 3 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
65 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
CA HWY 190Eastbound lane; 0.2 miles prior to Mile Marker 119.50, heading east; ~8 inches from the yellow lane markings