Reithrodontomys montanus (Plains Harvest Mouse)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Prairie areas. Habits: Plains Harvest Mice are nocturnal animals that live on seeds and a few insects. Nests are composed of grasses and are either placed on the ground or above ground. Baby Plains Harvest Mice weigh only one-third the weight of a penny and are born throughout the warmer months.

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 Reithrodontomys montanus.