Black-eared Mouse

Peromyscus melanotis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The black-eared mouse, or black-eared deer 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 native to western North America.

Fun Fact

The black-eared mouse is one of the smaller species in the genus Peromyscus, measuring 14 to 18 cm (5.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in regions of coniferous forest and mixed grassland throughout much of the central mountains of Mexico.

Diet

Consume relatively large quantities of monarch butterflies.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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