Ratón de Merriam
Peromyscus merriami
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Peromyscus
Species
Peromyscus merriami
(Ratón de Merriam)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ratón de Merriam
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Ratón de Merriam?
The scientific name of Ratón de Merriam is Peromyscus merriami. It belongs to the genus Peromyscus.
What is the conservation status of Ratón de Merriam?
Ratón de Merriam (Peromyscus merriami) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Ratón de Merriam belong to?
Ratón de Merriam (Peromyscus merriami) belongs to the genus Peromyscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is Ratón de Merriam endangered?
No, Ratón de Merriam (Peromyscus merriami) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ratón de Merriam belong to?
Ratón de Merriam (Peromyscus merriami) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Ratón de Merriam?
The closest relatives of Ratón de Merriam in the genus Peromyscus include Ratón arbustero, Ratón californiano, Ratón de cactus, Ratón de cañada, ratón de cola negra.
Genus Peromyscus — 17 Species
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Ratón arbustero
Peromyscus boylii
Ratón californiano
Peromyscus californicus
Ratón de cactus
Peromyscus eremicus
Ratón de cañada
Peromyscus crinitus
ratón de cola negra
Peromyscus melanurus
ratón de la Isla Tortuga
Peromyscus dickeyi
ratón del Desierto Chihuahuense
Peromyscus polius
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Ratón de Merriam
Peromyscus merriami
Ratón de Nuevo Mexico
Peromyscus nasutus
Ratón de roca
Peromyscus difficilis
Ratón de Tlalpan
Peromyscus gratus
ratón de vientre café
Peromyscus ochraventer
Ratón norteamericano
Peromyscus maniculatus
Ratón orejas negras
Peromyscus melanotis
Ratón piñonero
Peromyscus truei
Ratón tobillo blanco
Peromyscus pectoralis
Péromyscus A Pattes Blanches
Peromyscus leucopus
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