Merriam’s Pocket Mouse

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Rodentia (Nagetiere)

Family

Heteromyidae

Genus

Perognathus

Species

Perognathus merriami (Merriam’s Pocket Mouse)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ratón-de abazones de Merriam

Similar Species in Perognathus

Little Pocket Mouse

Perognathus longimembris

Least Concern

Arizona Pocket Mouse

Perognathus amplus

Least Concern

Plains Pocket Mouse

Perognathus flavescens

Least Concern

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Silky Pocket Mouse

Perognathus flavus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Merriam’s Pocket Mouse?

The scientific name of Merriam’s Pocket Mouse is Perognathus merriami. It belongs to the genus Perognathus.

What is the conservation status of Merriam’s Pocket Mouse?

Merriam’s Pocket Mouse (Perognathus merriami) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Merriam’s Pocket Mouse belong to?

Merriam’s Pocket Mouse (Perognathus merriami) belongs to the genus Perognathus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heteromyidae.

Is Merriam’s Pocket Mouse endangered?

No, Merriam’s Pocket Mouse (Perognathus merriami) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Merriam’s Pocket Mouse belong to?

Merriam’s Pocket Mouse (Perognathus merriami) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Merriam’s Pocket Mouse?

The closest relatives of Merriam’s Pocket Mouse in the genus Perognathus include Little Pocket Mouse, Arizona Pocket Mouse, Plains Pocket Mouse, Silky Pocket Mouse.