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White-footed mouse

A species of Deermice, Also known as Cozumel deer mouse, White-footed deermouse
Scientific name : Peromyscus leucopus Genus : Deermice

White-footed mouse, A species of Deermice
Also known as:
Cozumel deer mouse, White-footed deermouse
Scientific name: Peromyscus leucopus
Genus: Deermice
White-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) Photo By Charles Homler , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Adults are 90–100 mm (3.5–3.9 in) in length, not counting the tail, which can add another 63–97 mm (2.5–3.8 in). A young adult weighs 20–30 g (0.7–1.1 oz). While their maximum lifespan is 96 months, the mean life expectancy for the species is 45.5 months for females and 47.5 for males. In northern climates, the average life expectancy is 12–24 months.

General Info

Lifespan

1-2 years

Diet

White-footed mouse is a species that primarily feeds on seeds and fruits, but its menu extends to insects, caterpillars, and even fungi. As opportunistic feeders, they can adapt their diet based on food availability in their environment.

Appearance

White-footed mouse is a medium-sized rodent with a slender body and soft fur. It boasts a grey-brown color on its back, with a lighter, almost white belly. The tail is long, about the same length as the body, and has fur slightly lighter than the back. No significant difference in appearance exists between age groups or genders.

Behavior

White-footed mouse exhibits a nocturnal lifestyle, foraging for various plant materials and insects. This solitary creature utilizes the art of self-grooming. Despite their solitary nature, there is some seasonal clustering due to breeding. White-footed mouse establishes its territory by scent-marking, showing aggression when this territory is threatened.

Population

Stable
White-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) White-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) Photo By Charles Homler , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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