Black-eared Deermouse vs Springtail

Peromyscus melanotis compared with Entomobrya multifasciata

Key Differences

• Black-eared Deermouse is Least Concern while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-eared Deermouse	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Peromyscus	Entomobrya
Species	Peromyscus melanotis	Entomobrya multifasciata

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-eared Deermouse and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Black-eared Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-eared Deermouse	Springtail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-eared Deermouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

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.