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canyon mouse
Peromyscus crinitus
Least Concern
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The canyon mouse (Peromyscus crinitus) 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.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Rodentia
(อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Peromyscus
Species
Peromyscus crinitus
(canyon mouse)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ratón de cañada
Similar Species in Peromyscus
Black-tailed Deermouse
Peromyscus melanurus
Endangered
Chihuahuan Deermouse
Peromyscus polius
Near Threatened
Black-eared Deermouse
Peromyscus melanotis
Least Concern
Cactus Deermouse
Peromyscus eremicus
Least Concern
California Deermouse
Peromyscus californicus
Least Concern
El Carrizo Deermouse
Peromyscus ochraventer
Endangered
Merriam s Deermouse
Peromyscus merriami
Least Concern
Northern Rock Deermouse
Peromyscus nasutus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of canyon mouse?
The scientific name of canyon mouse is Peromyscus crinitus. It belongs to the genus Peromyscus.
What is the conservation status of canyon mouse?
canyon mouse (Peromyscus crinitus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does canyon mouse belong to?
canyon mouse (Peromyscus crinitus) belongs to the genus Peromyscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is canyon mouse endangered?
No, canyon mouse (Peromyscus crinitus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does canyon mouse belong to?
canyon mouse (Peromyscus crinitus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of canyon mouse?
The closest relatives of canyon mouse in the genus Peromyscus include Black-tailed Deermouse, Chihuahuan Deermouse, Black-eared Deermouse, Cactus Deermouse, California Deermouse.
Genus Peromyscus — 17 Species
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Black-tailed Deermouse
Peromyscus melanurus
Chihuahuan Deermouse
Peromyscus polius
Black-eared Deermouse
Peromyscus melanotis
Cactus Deermouse
Peromyscus eremicus
California Deermouse
Peromyscus californicus
El Carrizo Deermouse
Peromyscus ochraventer
Merriam s Deermouse
Peromyscus merriami
Northern Rock Deermouse
Peromyscus nasutus
Deer Mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
Dickey s Deermouse
Peromyscus dickeyi
Péromyscus A Pattes Blanches
Peromyscus leucopus
pinyon mouse
Peromyscus truei
Saxicoline Deermouse
Peromyscus gratus
Southern Rock Deermouse
Peromyscus difficilis
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Peromyscus crinitus
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Peromyscus boylii
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