Fulvous harvest mouse
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Sigmodontinae
Species : Reithrodontomys fulvescens
The Fulvous harvest mouse is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the fulvous harvest mouse
A young / baby of a fulvous harvest mouse is called a 'pinkie, kitten or pup'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A fulvous harvest mouse group is called a 'nest, colony, harvest, horde or mischief'.
Facts about the fulvous harvest mouse
Behavior Perhaps the most fascinating habit of the fulvous harvest mouse is its ability to build large, above-ground "penthouses" in grasses, low shrubs, or small trees.
Discussion Strictly nocturnal, the Fulvous Harvest Mouse is an excellent climber and spends much time aboveground.
Fulvous harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys fulvescens) The fulvous harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys fulvescens) is an ecological management indicator
html'); CallAdv(); CreateTd(8) Habits: The fulvous harvest mouse is a typical field mouse. (Full text)
Allen Description: The fulvous harvest mouse is the largest and most brightly colored harvest mouse in Kansas . (Full text)
Discussion Strictly nocturnal, the Fulvous Harvest Mouse is an excellent climber and spends much time aboveground. (Full text)
Allen Description: The fulvous harvest mouse is the largest and most brightly colored harvest mouse in Kansas. (Full text)
The Fulvous Harvest Mouse is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)
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