Mexican Deer Mouse
Peromyscus mexicanus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
The Mexican deer mouse or Mexican deermouse is a species of forest-dwelling 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 in southern Mexico and throughout much of Central America.
Fun Fact
Densities of up to 50 individuals per hectare have been reported, but can be much lower where food is less abundant.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the central and Pacific coastal regions of Central America, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Diet
Eat a wide variety of seeds, including plums, mangos, coffee beans, and acorns, as well as those from various local species of Solanaceae and Asteraceae.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance