Burt's Deer Mouse

Peromyscus caniceps

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Burt's deer mouse or Burt's deermouse 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 Mexico, where it is found only on Montserrat Island off the east coast of Baja California Sur. The species is threatened by predation by feral cats.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Mexico, where it is found only on Montserrat Island off the east coast of Baja California Sur.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Mexico, where it is found only on Montserrat Island off the east coast of Baja California Sur.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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