[2] However, populations are declining, having not fully recovered after the drought in California from 2013 to 2015 destroyed their habitat (the grasslands) and changed it into desert.

Based on its length, experts conclude the weight of the species to be around 75 grams, making its size fairly normal amongst other kangaroo rats in California.

The upper surface of the body tends to be a dark cinnamon-tan shade, extending everywhere but the face, which features darker facial markings.

[6] It is an IUCN listed Least Concern species, due to the rather large home area and vast range of its distribution.

One such distinction between Dipodomys californicus and other four toed species of Dipodmys heermanni is their unique tail coloration which features a white tip with black stripes on the top and bottom.