Perognathus flavus (Silky Pocket Mouse)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Deserts, plains, and grasslands with sandy or gravelly, or gypsum soils. Habits: During the winter, the Silky Pocket Mouse may hibernate or at least has much reduced activity. When exposed to low temperatures, they become torpid. Burrows often are placed under rocks, in crevices, or under a bush. These mice are nocturnal.

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 Perognathus flavus.