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Peromyscus polionotus ammobates
Sub species of the old field mouse. separated by the last mini ice age, approx. 10,000 years ago, became isolated and adapted to new environment.
Restricted to approx. 13 mile stretch of Ft Morgan peninsula (AL). Inhabits primary dunes, secondary dunes and tertiary dunes. Opportunistic omnivore, though prefers sea oats, sea rockets, etc.
Currently listed due to habitat loss, fragmentation, isolation, hurricanes, feral cats, foxes, coyotes, etc. I was the lead recovery biologist for this highly litigious sub species, as well as sea turtles and manatees in the SW Gulf Coast (20 years USFWS).
Spotted on Dec 15, 1997
Submitted on Dec 15, 2013
2 Comments
TOTALLY adorable! Super great spot! Great work!
Brilliant spotting and great information Celeste. Welcome to Project Noah. There's not really any need to suggest an ID to yourself. :-)
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