Chiapan Deer Mouse

Peromyscus zarhynchus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The Chiapan deer mouse or Chiapan 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 endemic to Mexico.

Fun Fact

Possible specimens from Guatemala have not yet been confirmed.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in wet highland cloud and pine-oak forest, where it inhabits forest stages ranging from mature forest to cutover areas at elevations between 1,400 m and 2,900 m.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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