Tres Marías Deermouse (Peromyscus madrensis) — Endangered Mammalia

Tres Marías Deermouse

Peromyscus madrensis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The Tres Marías island mouse or Tres Marías 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 found only on the Islas Marías off the west coast of Mexico. When last assessed, it was common on María Cleofás Island, but rare or absent on the other, more disturbed, islands.

Fun Fact

It is found only on the Islas Marías off the west coast of Mexico (part of the state of Nayarit).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in sheltered locations, such as under logs or rocks.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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