A medium small mouse of western brushy habitats.
§ Quick facts
§ Encyclopedia
The brush mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is a species of the genus Peromyscus, a closely related group of New World mice often called "deermice". It is found in mountainous areas of Mexico and the western United States at altitudes over 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
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§ Identification
Field marks. Small brown-tan mouse with white belly; large ears; long tail.
Similar species. Other Peromyscus species. White-footed Mouse (eastern).
Voice. Squeaks.
§ Diet & behavior
Diet. Seeds, nuts, insects, fruit.
Behavior. Common western mouse of brushy and rocky habitats. Climbs well.
§ Range
Western US
§ Habitat
Brushy and shrubby habitats
§ Threats
Habitat loss.
§ Conservation status
According to the IUCN Red List, the brush mouse is currently classified as Least Concern.
§ What helps
Support shrubby habitat conservation.
§ Further reading
- Wikipedia — Brush mouse
- www.nwf.org — authoritative profile of Peromyscus boylii
- IUCN Red List · taxon 42596
- iNaturalist · taxon 42953
- GBIF occurrence records
- Encyclopedia of Life — Peromyscus boylii
§ Sources cited
- American Society of Mammalogists
- IUCN Red List 2016
