White-eared Pocket Mouse

Perognathus alticolus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Heteromyidae

About

The white-eared pocket mouse is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is endemic to the San Bernardino Mountains and the Tehachapi Mountains of southern California in the United States. There are two subspecies of P. alticola in California, P. a. alticola and P. a. inexpectatus, both of which are considered species of special concern by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to the San Bernardino Mountains and the Tehachapi Mountains of southern California in the United States.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in Kern county, Los Angeles county, San Bernardino County and the San Bernardino Mountains.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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