Peromyscus maniculatus (Deer Mouse)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Mostly found in grass or prairie areas in all areas of Oklahoma, except the Cypress-Oak Floodplains in the southeastern corner. Habits: Deer Mice reproduce year round, and have about four young per litter. They are omnivorous, and will eat mostly insects in summer and seeds in winter. They live in nests under rocks and stumps and do not hibernate in the winter.

Artiodactyla

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

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Didelphimorphia

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Insectivora

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Lagomorpha

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Rodentia

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Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Peromyscus maniculatus.