Chihuahuan Grasshopper Mouse

Onychomys arenicola

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Mearns's grasshopper mouse or the Chihuahuan grasshopper mouse is a grasshopper mouse found in southwestern New Mexico, West Texas, and north-central Mexico. They are similar to Onychomys torridus, but differ in karyotype and size. This mouse is smaller in every regard except for the nasal length of the skull.

Fun Fact

They are similar to Onychomys torridus, but differ in karyotype and size.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in semiarid habitat, prairie, and scrub.

Diet

Feed on small muroid rodents and pocket mice.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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