Peromyscus polionotus allophrys

Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse

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The Choctawhatchee beach mouse has a small body, haired tail, relatively large ears, and protuberant eyes. Head and body length is 2.7 to 3.5 inches; tail length is 1.7 to 2.5 inches. The upper parts are colored orange-brown to yellow-brown, the underparts are white, and the tail has a variable dorsal stripe. A nocturnal herbivore, this beach mouse probably feeds primarily on the seeds of sea oats and bunch-grass. Arthropods are eaten seasonally in spring and summer. To date, no studies on life history or ecology have been conducted on this species.

Scientific Name

Peromyscus polionotus allophrys
Common Name
Choctawhatchee beach mouse
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Mammals
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