Peromyscus maniculatus is a
rodent native to
North America. It is most commonly called the Deer Mouse, although that name is common to most species of
Peromyscus, and is fairly widespread across the continent with the major exception being the southeast United States and the far north. This mouse is a known carrier of
hantavirus, which can be transmitted to humans. It is closely related to species
Peromyscus leucopus, the White-footed Mouse.
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