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White-footed Mouse

Peromyscus leucopus

Taxonomy

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

About

The white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) is a rodent native to North America from Ontario, Quebec, Labrador, and the Maritime Provinces (excluding the island of Newfoundland) to the southwest United States and Mexico. In the Maritimes, its only location is a disjunct population in southern Nova Scotia. It is also known as the woodmouse, particularly in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-footed Mouse?
The scientific name of White-footed Mouse is Peromyscus leucopus.
What kingdom does White-footed Mouse belong to?
White-footed Mouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does White-footed Mouse belong to?
White-footed Mouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does White-footed Mouse belong to?
White-footed Mouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does White-footed Mouse belong to?
White-footed Mouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does White-footed Mouse belong to?
White-footed Mouse belongs to the family Cricetidae.
What genus does White-footed Mouse belong to?
White-footed Mouse belongs to the genus Peromyscus.