California Deermouse vs False Parasol

Peromyscus californicus compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• California Deermouse is Least Concern while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California Deermouse	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Peromyscus	Chlorophyllum
Species	Peromyscus californicus	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

California Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California Deermouse	False Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California Deermouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

California Deermouse

The California Deermouse (Peromyscus californicus) 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.