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Some facts about the
White-footed mouse
Adult weight : 0.023 kg (0.0506 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 8 years
Female maturity :73 days
Gestation : 26 days
Weaning : 22 days
Litter size : 5
Litters per year : 4
Interval between litters : 26 days
Weight at birth : 0.002 kg (0.0044 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 0.009 kg (0.0198 lbs)
Mortality rate doubling time : 1 years
Body mass : 0.022 kg (0.0484 lbs)
Temperature : 36.85 °C (98.33 °F)
White-footed mouse
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Sigmodontinae
Species : Peromyscus leucopus
The White-footed mouse is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the whitefooted mouse
A young / baby of a whitefooted mouse is called a 'pinkie, kitten or pup'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A whitefooted mouse group is called a 'nest, colony, harvest, horde or mischief'.
Facts about the white-footed mouse
The White-Footed Mouse: Peromyscus leucopus Physical Characteristics: The white-footed mouse is a medium sized mouse, averaging only 15-20 cm in total length.
White-footed deermouse (Peromyscus leucopus) is known to show high flexibility in diets.
White-footed Mouse is a 'pest' (an unwanted organism) that can be controlled through the use of pesticides.
Testicular regression in response to food restriction and short photoperiod in white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) is mediated by apoptosis. (Full text)
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subject, fact, white-footed mouse, has scientific name Peromyscus leucopus, is a kind of rat, mouse or vole, . (Full text)
The white-footed mouse is hard to distinguish from the deer mouse. (Full text)
html Sevilleta LTER : Data : Species : Mammal : Deer Mouse: Peromyscus leucopus is somewhat larger, the hind feet usually 22 mm or more, while in P. (Full text)
Peromyscus leucopus is thoroughly familiar with its immediate environment and with those features that may be used in navigation, such as trees, logs, rocks, and other objects (Barry and Francq, 1980). (Full text)
Peromyscus leucopus is found most commonly in wooded and brushy areas in eastern Nebraska, but will venture into nearby grasslands. (Full text)
The white-footed mouse is a sub-species of the deer mouse, and while they are similar the white-foot tends to be more docile. (Full text)
The White-footed Mouse is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)
) The White-footed Mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) is hard to distinguish from the deer mouse. (Full text)
Behavior Ц Unlike the house mouse, the white-footed mouse is not found in cities but is associated more with rural areas and buildings located in or near wooded areas. (Full text)
The white-footed mouse is similar in appearance to the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus). (Full text)
Discussion The White-footed Mouse is primarily nocturnal and active year-round, although it may remain in its nest during extremely cold weather. (Full text)
1. white-footed mouse, vesper mouse, Peromyscus leucopus -- (American woodland mouse with white feet and underparts)white-footed mouse
vesper mouse
Peromyscus leucopus
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