White-footed Mouse

Distinguished by its white undersides and hairy tail.

Additional information

Common Name

White-footed Mouse

Comments

Found throughout most of the eastern U.S. ranging as far north as Canada, and as far south as Mexico.

Scientific Name

Peromyscus leucopus

Habitat

Most abundant in warm, dry forests and brushlands at middle elevations.

Size

To 8 in. (20 cm)