Yukon Deer Mouse
Peromyscus arcticus
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
The Yukon deermouse or Yukon deer mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is a species of the genus Peromyscus, a closely related group of New World mice often called "deermice". It is endemic to Yukon Territory in Canada. It is a currently unnamed species of deermouse (Peromyscus), related to Peromyscus maniculatus and Peromyscus keeni. The name "Peromyscus arcticus" has been used for it, but it does not apply to this species.
Fun Fact
In 1998, following extensive sampling of deermouse specimens throughout northern British Columbia, central Yukon, and northern southeast Alaska, Melanie Wike identified a unique lineage that did not associate with the western deer mouse (P.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Ranges within Yukon from Sulphur Lake southeast to Kluane National Park and Reserve and Annie Lake.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance