4,814 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Deermouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Cricetidae ›Genus: Peromyscus
About
Peromyscus maniculatus is a rodent native to North America. It is most commonly called the deer mouse, although that name is common to most species of Peromyscus, and thus is often called the North American deermouse and is fairly widespread across the continent, with the major exception being the southeast United States and the far north.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Deermouse is Peromyscus maniculatus.
- Eastern Deermouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Deermouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Deermouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Eastern Deermouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Eastern Deermouse belongs to the family Cricetidae.
- Eastern Deermouse belongs to the genus Peromyscus.