Western Harvest Mouse

Reithrodontomys megalotis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Cricetidae ›Genus: Reithrodontomys

About

The western harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys megalotis) is a small neotomine mouse native to most of the western United States. Many authorities consider the endangered salt marsh harvest mouse to be a subspecies, but the two are now usually treated separately.

Meet the Characters

Reed

Reed is an adventurous and resourceful little mouse who loves discovering new things in his surroundings. He is friendly and always eager to help others, making him a beloved figure in his community.