Rock Mouse

Peromyscus difficilis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The Zacatecan deer mouse, Zacatecan deermouse, or southern rock 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 found only in Mexico, and is not considered endangered.

Fun Fact

It is found only in Mexico, and is not considered endangered.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in Mexico, where it inhabits the mountainous interior in and around the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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