Higher classification Oldfield mouse Order Rodent | Superfamily Muroidea Phylum Chordata Rank Subspecies | |
Scientific name Peromyscus polionotus decoloratus Similar Mammal, Peromyscus, Oldfield mouse, Rodent, Oriente cave rat |
The pallid beach mouse or Ponce de Leon beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus decoloratus) was known from two locations in Florida, Ponce Park, Volusia County and Bulow, Flagler County. No individuals have been seen since 1959. The average pallid beach mouse was 4 to 8 cm in length. This species burrowed into dunes for protection.
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