Deer Mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="deer-mouse"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
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 maniculatus
(Deer Mouse)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ratón norteamericano
French
souris sylvestre
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 Deer Mouse?
The scientific name of Deer Mouse is Peromyscus maniculatus. It belongs to the genus Peromyscus.
What is the conservation status of Deer Mouse?
Deer Mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Deer Mouse live?
Deer Mouse is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Deer Mouse belong to?
Deer Mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) belongs to the genus Peromyscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is Deer Mouse endangered?
No, Deer Mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Deer Mouse belong to?
Deer Mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Deer Mouse?
The closest relatives of Deer 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
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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
canyon mouse
Peromyscus crinitus
brush mouse
Peromyscus boylii
white-ankled mouse
Peromyscus pectoralis
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