Stephens' kangaroo rat is a nocturnal rodent of grasslands and sparse scrub in southern California. It has long hind legs and carries seeds in cheek pouches.
Its coat is brown and white, with large hind legs and a long tail. Fur-lined cheek pouches can carry seeds.
It is nocturnal and eats mainly seeds. It digs underground burrows for shelter and food storage.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.