Plains Pocket Mouse

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Mammalia (memeliler)

Order

Rodentia (kemiriciler)

Family

Heteromyidae

Genus

Perognathus

Species

Perognathus flavescens (Plains Pocket Mouse)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ratón-de abazones de pradera

Similar Species in Perognathus

Little Pocket Mouse

Perognathus longimembris

Least Concern

Arizona Pocket Mouse

Perognathus amplus

Least Concern

Merriam’s Pocket Mouse

Perognathus merriami

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 Plains Pocket Mouse?

The scientific name of Plains Pocket Mouse is Perognathus flavescens. It belongs to the genus Perognathus.

What is the conservation status of Plains Pocket Mouse?

Plains Pocket Mouse (Perognathus flavescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Plains Pocket Mouse belong to?

Plains Pocket Mouse (Perognathus flavescens) belongs to the genus Perognathus, which is part of the taxonomic family Heteromyidae.

Is Plains Pocket Mouse endangered?

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

What kingdom does Plains Pocket Mouse belong to?

Plains Pocket Mouse (Perognathus flavescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Plains Pocket Mouse?

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