Monserrat Island Deermouse
Peromyscus caniceps
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Peromyscus caniceps faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in western Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while introduced predators and competitors further pressure remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the montane forest ecosystems this mouse depends upon.
Habitat
This critically endangered deer mouse inhabits montane pine-oak forests and adjacent scrubland in the mountains of western Mexico. The species requires dense understory vegetation and is typically found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in areas with adequate ground cover for foraging and nesting.
Other threatened species in CRICETIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
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