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Northern Pygmy Mouse (Baiomys taylori)

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”.

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