🌿Native Nature

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Harvest Mouse?
The scientific name of Western Harvest Mouse is Reithrodontomys megalotis.
What kingdom does Western Harvest Mouse belong to?
Western Harvest Mouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Harvest Mouse belong to?
Western Harvest Mouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Western Harvest Mouse belong to?
Western Harvest Mouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Western Harvest Mouse belong to?
Western Harvest Mouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Western Harvest Mouse belong to?
Western Harvest Mouse belongs to the family Cricetidae.
What genus does Western Harvest Mouse belong to?
Western Harvest Mouse belongs to the genus Reithrodontomys.