Thomas deer mice

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Thomas deer mice
Systematics
Subordination : Mouse relatives (Myomorpha)
Superfamily : Mice-like (Muroidea)
Family : Burrowers (Cricetidae)
Subfamily : Neotominae
Tribe : Reithrodontomyini
Genre : Thomas deer mice
Scientific name
Megadontomys
Merriam , 1898

The Thomas deer mice ( Megadontomys ) are a species of rodent living in Central America from the group of New World mice . It is of three types.

These rodents reach a total length of 30 to 35 centimeters, of which 15 to 19 centimeters are on the tail, and a weight of 60 to 110 grams. Their fur is colored yellow-brown or dark brown on top, the belly and feet are white.

Thomas deer mice are native to central and southern Mexico . Their habitat is likely to be moist forests up to 3500 meters above sea level. They are ground dwellers and lay beaten tracks for faster progress. In case of danger, they can climb trees. Their diet consists mainly of seeds, berries and fruits. The species do not hibernate . There are probably several litters per year. Depending on the species, a litter will consist of twins or triplets.

There are three types:

They are closely related to the white-footed or deer mice ( Peromyscus ) and are sometimes incorporated into this genus. The main differences are in the structure of the penis .

literature

  • Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. 2 volumes. 6th edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD et al. 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .
  • Don E. Wilson , DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World. A taxonomic and geographic Reference. 2 volumes. 3. Edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .
  • Gerardo Ceballos: Mammals of Mexico. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2014, ISBN 978-1-4214-0843-9 , pp. 295-296 Megadontomys .

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