Marsh Mouse

Peromyscus perfulvus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The tawny deer mouse, tawny deermouse, or marsh 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 Mexico.

Fun Fact

The tawny deer mouse has a typical mouse-like form, with a long, hairy tail.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found from Jalisco in the north, along the coast to the northernmost parts of Guerrero in the south, and also inland in Michoacán and the west of the State of Mexico.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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