What family does Peromyscus californicus (Gambel, 1848) belong to?

Peromyscus californicus (Gambel, 1848) (Peromyscus californicus (Gambel, 1848)) belongs to the family Cricetidae, order Rodentia, in the kingdom Animalia. You can identify it offline using the iNature app.

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Peromyscus californicus (Gambel, 1848) is a animal in the Cricetidae family, order Rodentia, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Peromyscus californicus (Gambel, 1848)

Peromyscus californicus, the California deermouse, is a large-eared mouse with a distinct orange-brown coat and specific physical traits.

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Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Peromyscus

Order

Rodentia

Class

Mammalia

About Peromyscus californicus (Gambel, 1848)

Scientific Name and Distinctive Features

The California deermouse, scientifically named Peromyscus californicus (Gambel, 1848), has very large ears, and its tail is longer than the combined length of its head and body.

Size Measurements

Total body length including the tail ranges from 220 to 285 mm (8.7 to 11.2 in), and the tail itself measures approximately 117 to 156 mm (4.6 to 6.1 in) long.