
Northern Pygmy Mouse
Baiomys taylori
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 69
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The northern pygmy mouse (Baiomys taylori) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is known as ratón-pigmeo norteño in the Spanish-speaking areas of its range. It is found in Mexico and the United States. It is the smallest rodent in North America.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Northern pygmy mouse”.