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Deer Mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus)

August 24, 2017 by

Peromyscus maniculatus
Pennsylvania Counties for Peromyscus maniculatus

Common Name: Deer Mouse

Scientific Name: Peromyscus maniculatus

Habitat: Varied—woodlands and open fields, depending on subspecies.

Diet: Mainly herbivorous—seeds from many trees, dried corn, insects, and snails.

Interesting Facts:
There are three different subspecies of deer mouse that occur in Pennsylvania. The two most abundant varieties prefer a woodland habitat. The third subspecies prefers open fields and other areas with little cover.

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