Black-eared Deermouse vs Blackgum
Peromyscus melanotis compared with Nyssa aquatica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-eared Deermouse | Blackgum |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Cornales (Cornales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Nyssaceae |
| Genus | Peromyscus | Nyssa |
| Species | Peromyscus melanotis | Nyssa aquatica |
Conservation Status
Black-eared Deermouse
LC — Least ConcernBlackgum
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-eared Deermouse | Blackgum |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-eared Deermouse
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blackgum
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in United States.
Black-eared Deermouse
The Black-eared Deermouse (Peromyscus melanotis) is a species in the genus Peromyscus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blackgum
The Blackgum (Nyssa aquatica) is a species in the genus Nyssa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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