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Florida Mouse

Podomys floridanus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Florida mouse (Podomys floridanus) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is the only species in the genus Podomys, which is the only mammal genus endemic to Florida. The Florida mouse (also known as the big-eared deermouse, the Florida deermouse, and the gopher mouse) is found only in a limited area in central peninsular Florida and in one small area in the Florida panhandle. The mouse inhabits some of Florida's hottest and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Florida Mouse?
The scientific name of Florida Mouse is Podomys floridanus.
What kingdom does Florida Mouse belong to?
Florida Mouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Florida Mouse belong to?
Florida Mouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Florida Mouse belong to?
Florida Mouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Florida Mouse belong to?
Florida Mouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Florida Mouse belong to?
Florida Mouse belongs to the family Cricetidae.
What genus does Florida Mouse belong to?
Florida Mouse belongs to the genus Podomys.