Common Name
Piñon Deermouse
Order
Rodentia
Family
Cricetidae
Species Name
Peromyscus truei
Status
Lower Risk (nt) as P. t.. comanche, otherwise Lower Risk (lc)
States
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Nebraska
New Mexico
Nevada
Oklahoma
Oregon
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Distribution
USA, SW and C Oregon to W and SE Colorado, south to N Baja California Norte, Mexico, Arizona and New Mexico; isolated populations in N Texas (comanche) and S Baja California Sur (lagunae)
Notes
Hops away when disturbed, may climb a tree or disappear among rocks if pursued. Eats mostly piñon and juniper seeds, also takes insects and fungi. Prefers piñon and piñon-juniper stands, usually among rocks. Characterized by enormous ears.