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Cactus Deermouse

Peromyscus eremicus

Taxonomy

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

About

The cactus mouse (Peromyscus eremicus) is a species of rodents in the family Cricetidae. They are one species of a closely related group of common mice often called deer mice. Cactus mice are small, between 18 and 40 g in weight. Females weigh slightly more than males and are significantly larger in body length, ear length, length of mandible and bullar width of skull. Cactus mice can be identified by having naked soles on their hind...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cactus Deermouse?
The scientific name of Cactus Deermouse is Peromyscus eremicus.
What is the conservation status of Cactus Deermouse?
The Cactus Deermouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Cactus Deermouse belong to?
Cactus Deermouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cactus Deermouse belong to?
Cactus Deermouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cactus Deermouse belong to?
Cactus Deermouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Cactus Deermouse belong to?
Cactus Deermouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Cactus Deermouse belong to?
Cactus Deermouse belongs to the family Cricetidae.
What genus does Cactus Deermouse belong to?
Cactus Deermouse belongs to the genus Peromyscus.