Species MammalsCalifornia Mouse

California Mouse

Peromyscus californicus

CommonMammal
Illustration of California Mouse (Peromyscus californicus)

The California Mouse is the largest Peromyscus in the United States and is notable for being monogamous, with males providing extensive biparental care—a rarity among rodents. Pairs occupy shared home ranges and fathers play an active role in keeping pups warm and grooming them. It is found in chaparral and oak woodlands along the California coast.

Habitat
Coastal chaparral, oak woodlands, and sage scrub
Diet
Seeds, fungi, insects, and green vegetation
How common
Common

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