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Peromyscus maniculatus
Peromyscus maniculatus is a rodent native to North America. It is most commonly called the Deer mouse, although that name is common to most species of Peromyscus and is fairly widespread across the continent, with the major exception being the southeast United States and the far north. Like other Peromyscus species, it is a vector and carrier of emerging infectious diseases such as hantaviruses and Lyme disease. It is closely related to Peromyscus leucopus, the White-footed mouse.
Was living in a garden shed.
Spotted on Jun 10, 2012
Submitted on Jun 10, 2012
2 Comments
GeoffreyPalmer
Thank you for the ID update. You are correct and I have updated the spotting.
Actually looks like a species of Peromyscus, a group of native mice collectively called "deer mice". Looks like a White-footed Deer Mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) or possibly a Peromyscus maniculatus.