Merriam s Deermouse
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
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Peromyscus
Species
Peromyscus merriami
(Merriam s Deermouse)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ratón de Merriam
Similar Species in Peromyscus
Black-eared Deermouse
Peromyscus melanotis
Least Concern
Black-tailed Deermouse
Peromyscus melanurus
Endangered
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brush mouse
Peromyscus boylii
Least Concern
Cactus Deermouse
Peromyscus eremicus
Least Concern
California Deermouse
Peromyscus californicus
Least Concern
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canyon mouse
Peromyscus crinitus
Least Concern
Chihuahuan Deermouse
Peromyscus polius
Near Threatened
Deer Mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Merriam s Deermouse?
The scientific name of Merriam s Deermouse is Peromyscus merriami. It belongs to the genus Peromyscus.
What is the conservation status of Merriam s Deermouse?
Merriam s Deermouse (Peromyscus merriami) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Merriam s Deermouse belong to?
Merriam s Deermouse (Peromyscus merriami) belongs to the genus Peromyscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is Merriam s Deermouse endangered?
No, Merriam s Deermouse (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 Merriam s Deermouse belong to?
Merriam s Deermouse (Peromyscus merriami) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Merriam s Deermouse?
The closest relatives of Merriam s Deermouse in the genus Peromyscus include Black-eared Deermouse, Black-tailed Deermouse, brush mouse, Cactus Deermouse, California Deermouse.
Genus Peromyscus — 17 Species
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Black-eared Deermouse
Peromyscus melanotis
Black-tailed Deermouse
Peromyscus melanurus
brush mouse
Peromyscus boylii
Cactus Deermouse
Peromyscus eremicus
California Deermouse
Peromyscus californicus
canyon mouse
Peromyscus crinitus
Chihuahuan Deermouse
Peromyscus polius
Deer Mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
Dickey s Deermouse
Peromyscus dickeyi
El Carrizo Deermouse
Peromyscus ochraventer
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LC
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Merriam s Deermouse
Peromyscus merriami
Northern Rock Deermouse
Peromyscus nasutus
Péromyscus A Pattes Blanches
Peromyscus leucopus
pinyon mouse
Peromyscus truei
Saxicoline Deermouse
Peromyscus gratus
Southern Rock Deermouse
Peromyscus difficilis
white-ankled mouse
Peromyscus pectoralis
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