Wildlife
California mice live in Mexico and, of course, California where they hole up in ready-made burrows. These are no ordinary mice, and once mated a pair will stay together for life, with the males spending a great deal of time in caring and protecting for the young. This large-eared rodent is also an excellent climber and can often be found in the trees of its forest and woodland homes.
Scientific name: Peromyscus californicus
Rank: Species
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Mouse-husband
Paternal passion is ignited by a California mouse mother's scent.
Paternal passion is ignited by a California mouse mother's scent.
Species range provided by WWF's Wildfinder.
The California mouse can be found in a number of locations including: North America. Find out more about these places and what else lives there.
The following habitats are found across the California mouse distribution range. Find out more about these environments, what it takes to live there and what else inhabits them.
Discover what these behaviours are and how different plants and animals use them.
Additional data source: Animal Diversity Web
Least Concern
Population trend: Stable
Year assessed: 2008
Classified by: IUCN 3.1
The California mouse (Peromyscus californicus) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is the only species in the Peromyscus californicus species group. It is found in north-western Mexico and central to southern California. It is largest Peromyscus species in the United States.
While most rodents are polygamous, the California mouse pair bonds, making it a model organism for researchers studying the genetics and neurobiology of partner fidelity.
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Desert
Mediterranean forest
Coniferous forest
Temperate grassland
Paternal care
Helpless young
Camouflage
Adapted to climbing
Monogamous
Nocturnal
Viviparous