California Mouse

Peromyscus californicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The California deermouse or California mouse is a species of rodent in the subfamily Neotominae in the family Cricetidae. It is a species of the genus Peromyscus, a closely related group of New World mice often called "deermice", and the only in the Peromyscus californicus species group. It is found in northwestern Mexico and central to southern California. It is the largest Peromyscus species in the United States.

Fun Fact

It is the largest Peromyscus species in the United States.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists of shrub fruits, seeds, and flowers, such as of Rhus integrifolia, Lotus scoparius, and Salvia apiana.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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