White Footed Mouse Peromyscus leucopus
Identification
This small rodent has brown fur and white feet. It is agile and excellent at climbing.
Location
Common statewide
Size
0.5 to 1 ounce
Diet
It feeds on seeds nuts insects and fruits.
Habitat
It occurs in forests fields and buildings.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It is nocturnal and nests in cavities and burrows. It is active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs from spring through autumn.
Population
The population is stable statewide.
History
It has long been widespread in Ohio.
Human Interactions
It may enter homes in winter.
Facts
It is an important prey species for predators.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Seeds nuts insects fruits | Forests fields buildings | Statewide