Cotton Mouse

Peromyscus gossypinus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The cotton 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 the woodlands of the Southern United States.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to the woodlands of the Southern United States.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Illinois, it is now considered extirpated from that state.

Diet

Eat seeds and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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