29 observations
Yukon Deer Mouse
Peromyscus arcticus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Cricetidae ›Genus: Peromyscus
About
The Yukon deermouse or Yukon deer mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is endemic to Yukon Territory in Canada. It is a currently unnamed species of deermouse (Peromyscus), related to Peromyscus maniculatus and Peromyscus keeni. The name "Peromyscus arcticus" has been used for it, but it does not apply to this species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Yukon Deer Mouse is Peromyscus arcticus.
- Yukon Deer Mouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Yukon Deer Mouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Yukon Deer Mouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Yukon Deer Mouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Yukon Deer Mouse belongs to the family Cricetidae.
- Yukon Deer Mouse belongs to the genus Peromyscus.