Southern White-ankled Deermouse

Peromyscus pectoralis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The white-ankled 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 in Mexico, and in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas in the United States.

Fun Fact

It is found in Mexico, and in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas in the United States.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on a variety of seeds, including hackberries, acorns, juniper berries, and cactus fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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