Black-eared Deermouse vs marsh leafy moss

Peromyscus melanotis compared with Plagiomnium ellipticum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black-eared Deermouse marsh leafy moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Bryales (Bryales)
Family Cricetidae Mniaceae
Genus Peromyscus Plagiomnium
Species Peromyscus melanotis Plagiomnium ellipticum

Conservation Status

Black-eared Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

marsh leafy moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black-eared Deermouse marsh leafy moss
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-eared Deermouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

marsh leafy moss

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (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.

marsh leafy moss

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