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Merriam's Pocket Mouse

Perognathus merriami

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Heteromyidae ›Genus: Perognathus

About

Merriam's pocket mouse (Perognathus merriami) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is found in northeast Mexico and New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas in the United States. Its habitat is shortgrass prairie, desert areas with scrub and arid shrubland. The species is named to honor Clinton Hart Merriam, a biologist who first described several other members of the genus Perognathus, and first elucidated the principle of a "life zone" as a means of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Merriam's Pocket Mouse?
The scientific name of Merriam's Pocket Mouse is Perognathus merriami.
What is the conservation status of Merriam's Pocket Mouse?
The Merriam's Pocket Mouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Merriam's Pocket Mouse belong to?
Merriam's Pocket Mouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Merriam's Pocket Mouse belong to?
Merriam's Pocket Mouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Merriam's Pocket Mouse belong to?
Merriam's Pocket Mouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Merriam's Pocket Mouse belong to?
Merriam's Pocket Mouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Merriam's Pocket Mouse belong to?
Merriam's Pocket Mouse belongs to the family Heteromyidae.
What genus does Merriam's Pocket Mouse belong to?
Merriam's Pocket Mouse belongs to the genus Perognathus.