Western Deer Mouse

The western deermouse or western deer mouse (Peromyscus sonoriensis) is a rodent native to North America. It is a species of the genus Peromyscus, a closely related group of New World mice often called "deermice". It is widespread throughout the western half of the continent, mainly in areas west of the Mississippi River.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western Deer Mouse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Peromyscus maniculatus
• Peromyscus leucopus
• Peromyscus gambelii
• Peromyscus keeni
• Peromyscus melanotis
• Peromyscus truei

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Rodentia

Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Peromyscus

Species

Peromyscus sonoriensis

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