Meadow Jumping Mouse

Zapus hudsonius

General Status Rank: 
Undetermined
ELCODE: 
AMAFH01010
Common Name: 
Meadow Jumping Mouse
Scientific Name: 
Zapus hudsonius
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Mammal (Terrestrial Mammal)
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Chordata
Class: 
Mammalia
Order: 
Rodentia
Family: 
Zapodidae
References: 
B001
General Biology

Female Age at Maturity

2 months
References: 
B001

Longevity

Generally only one year (14 months).
References: 
B001
Habitat
Moist grassland (along banks, marsh borders, etc.).
References: 
B001
Distribution

Ecozones

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

Distribution

11% of the NWT. Small Mammal Survey, Fort Smith and in Yellowknife in 2002.
Score: 
F = 2
References: 
B001

Number of Occurrences

Probably more than 20; 2 occurrences as far north as Yellowknife (2002 and 2009).
Score: 
C = 2
References: 
H126
H126-05

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
References: 
B001
R043
Population

Density

1.81 to 11.91 per acre
Trends

Trends

Yearly fluctuations.
References: 
B001
R043
Threats

Threats

References: 
B001

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
References: 
B001
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Undetermined
Status Rank Description: 
Little known about population size and threats.
S Rank: 
SU
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted using information and comments from M. Bradley. Reviewed in 2004, no change in status. Reviewed in 2010, no change Reviewed in 2015, 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

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

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

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
  • Suzanne Carriere (2005) Pers. Comm.. - H126-05 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

Taxonomy

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

Threats

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