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Perdido Key beach mouse

Peromyscus polionotus trissyllepsis

The Perdido Key beach mouse is a tiny, cute mouse that lives in sandy areas near the beach. It has soft fur and loves to dig in the sand to find food and make its home.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Perdido Key beach mouse has pale, sandy-colored fur, with a white belly and white feet, perfectly camouflaging it against the white dunes. It is a tiny rodent with a relatively long, light-colored tail.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyCricetidaeGenusPeromyscus
Perdido Key beach mouse
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Perdido Key beach mouse

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby beach mice are born blind and helpless, needing their mom's care!

Their homes are complex burrows, sometimes with many tunnels and exits!

These mice live on one tiny stretch of beach, found nowhere else!

They are nocturnal, active mostly when the sun goes down!

Special abilities

Ability

Master of Disguise

Perdido Key beach mouse has light, sandy fur, perfectly blending into white dunes to hide from hungry predators.

Ability

Burrow Builder

Perdido Key beach mouse can dig speedy burrows in the loose sand, creating safe homes and escape routes.

Ability

Night Sight

Perdido Key beach mouse has excellent night vision, helping them find food and avoid danger in the dark.

Measurements & details

Length
7-9 cm
Weight
0.01-0.025 kg
Lifespan
1-2 years
Top Speed
12 km/h
Litter Size
2-7
Gestation
20-25 days

Diet & Feeding

These tiny foragers mostly eat seeds and fruits from dune plants, sometimes munching on insects!

Primary Foods

  • Sea oats seeds
  • Beach grass seeds
  • Dusty miller fruits
  • Small insects
  • Spiders

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

If you see a mouse in the wild, it's best to watch it from a distance and not touch it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Perdido Key beach mouse?

7-9 cm

How much does Perdido Key beach mouse weigh?

0.01-0.025 kg

How long does Perdido Key beach mouse live?

1-2 years

How fast can Perdido Key beach mouse move?

12 km/h

What does Perdido Key beach mouse eat?

These tiny foragers mostly eat seeds and fruits from dune plants, sometimes munching on insects!

Where is Perdido Key beach mouse usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Perdido Key beach mouse hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Perdido Key beach mouse usually have?

2-7

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