Dickey's Deer Mouse

Peromyscus dickeyi

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Dickey's deer mouse or Dickey'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, being found only on a small island in the Gulf of California. The species is named for Donald Dickey, who sponsored the expedition that first discovered the animal.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Mexico, being found only on a small island in the Gulf of California.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Mexico, being found only on a small island in the Gulf of California.

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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