North American Deermouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

General Status Rank: 
Secure
ELCODE: 
AMAFF03040
Common Name: 
North American Deermouse
Scientific Name: 
Peromyscus maniculatus
Naming References: 
R169
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Mammal (Terrestrial Mammal)
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Chordata
Class: 
Mammalia
Order: 
Rodentia
Family: 
Cricetidae
References: 
R169
General Biology

Female Age at Maturity

32 to 35 days
References: 
B001

Longevity

In nature = 32 months, in lab, 8 years.
References: 
B001

Economic/Human Considerations

Vector for hantavirus disease, which is not in the NWT yet as of 1999; food source for fur bearing animals.
References: 
B001
H121
R043
Habitat
Broad habitat types, but must be dry.
References: 
B001
H122
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Cordillera, Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield, Boreal Cordillera, Boreal Plains
References: 
B001

Distribution

49% of the NWT.
Score: 
G = 2
References: 
B001

Number of Occurrences

Score: 
E = >
References: 
H126

Area of Occupancy

Stable?
Score: 
-
References: 
B001
R043
RSC13
Population

Population Size

Millions
Score: 
H = >

Density

1 to 22 per 2 acres
Trends

Trends

Annual fluctuations; last cyclic peak in 2002.
References: 
B001
R043
RSC13
Threats

Threats

Score: 
C = M
References: 
B001

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Likes disturbed habitats.
Score: 
-
References: 
B001
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Secure
S Rank: 
S5
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted by S. Carriere, with comments from M. Bradley. Reviewed in 2004, no changes in status. Reviewed in 2010, no change. Reviewed in 2015, no change. Reviewed in 2020, no change.
Last Updated: 
February 16, 2024

References

Age Of Maturity

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Area of Occupancy

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return
  • Carrière S (1998) Small mammal survey in the Northwet Territories and Nunavut Report 1998. NWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development Manuscript Report No. 115 RWED Library Call #QL81.5.N67 no.115 - R043 Return
  • Carriere, S. (2004) Small Mammal Survey and Hare Transect Survey in the Northwest Territories – Summary Report 2004. Manuscript report - RSC13 Return

Economic Status

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return
  • Elkin, B (1999) Personal Communication. Disease / Contaminant Specialist, Wildlife and Fisheries, RWED, HQ - H121 Return
  • Carrière S (1998) Small mammal survey in the Northwet Territories and Nunavut Report 1998. NWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development Manuscript Report No. 115 RWED Library Call #QL81.5.N67 no.115 - R043 Return

Ecozones

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Habitat

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return
  • Bradley, M (1999) Personnal Communication. Biologist / Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith, NT - H122 Return

Intrinsic Vulnerability

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Longevity

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Naming

  • Wilson, Don E. and Reeder, DeeAnn M. (2005) Mammal Species of the World. A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Johns Hopkins University Press 3rd ed 2142 pages - R169 Return

NWT Known Subspecies

Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • Carrière, S. (2000) Pers. communication. Ecosystem Management Biologist; RWED - H126 Return

Range Extent

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Short Term Trends

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return
  • Carrière S (1998) Small mammal survey in the Northwet Territories and Nunavut Report 1998. NWT Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development Manuscript Report No. 115 RWED Library Call #QL81.5.N67 no.115 - R043 Return
  • Carriere, S. (2004) Small Mammal Survey and Hare Transect Survey in the Northwest Territories – Summary Report 2004. Manuscript report - RSC13 Return

Taxonomy

  • Wilson, Don E. and Reeder, DeeAnn M. (2005) Mammal Species of the World. A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Johns Hopkins University Press 3rd ed 2142 pages - R169 Return

Threats

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return