In California, the pale kangaroo mouse occurs on the floors of the valleys Iying east of the White Mts., mainly Fish Lake and Deep Spring Valleys (Mono and Inyo cos.). Occurs in alkali desert scrub and low desert scrub habitats, and requires sand substrate. Elevation ranges 1530-1590 m (5100-5300 ft).

It was funny to watch Sterling chase this guy all around. He chased it over his Aunt's foot and almost chased it up my pant leg!