Pacific Pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus)
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Heteromyidae
Listing Status:
Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND
General Information
The Pacific pocket mouse ranges in size from 4.3 to 6 inches from nose to tip of the tail. The mouse's coat is spineless and bristle free. The coloring is a light pinkish brown, with a lighter, even white underside. The ears are tipped with a patch of light hairs, the tail is bi-colored, and the soles of the hind feet are hairy, which are distinguishing marks of the Pacific pocket mouse.
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This species is listed wherever it is found, but
- States/US Territories in which the Pacific Pocket mouse, Entire is known to or is believed to occur: California
- US Counties in which the Pacific Pocket mouse, Entire is known to or is believed to occur: View All
| Status | Date Listed | Lead Region | Where Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/1994 | California/Nevada Region (Region 8) | Entire |
» Federal Register Documents
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» Recovery
Recovery Plan Information Search| Date | Title | Plan Action Status | Plan Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/1998 | Recovery Plan for the Pacific Pocket Mouse (Perognathus longimembris pacificus) | View Implementation Progress | Final |
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/25/2011 | 76 FR 30377 30382 | Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of Species in California, Nevada, and the Klamath Basin of Oregon | |
| 02/14/2007 | 72 FR 7064 7084 | Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of 58 Species in California and Nevada; Availability of Completed 5-Year Reviews in California and Nevada |
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 04/01/2010 | Pacific Pocket Mouse 5-Year Review |
» Critical Habitat
No critical habitat rules have been published for the Pacific Pocket mouse, Entire.
» Conservation Plans
| HCP Plan Summaries |
|---|
| Orange County Central/Coastal NCCP/HCP |
| San Diego Gas & Electric |
» Petitions
No petition findings have been published for the Pacific Pocket mouse, Entire.
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
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