Distribution and Habitat
The Mexican deer mouse inhabits the tropical lowlands of southern Mexico, reaching as far north as San Luis Potosi in the east and the Guerrero-Oaxaca border in the west. It is also found in the central and Pacific coastal regions of Central America, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. At the extreme southern end of its range it reaches the western border regions of Panama.
It is a forest dwelling species, and is more common in deep forest than along woodland edges. It is especially common where limestone cliffs or boulders provide plentiful ground cover, but, in general, it is among the most commonly encountered mammals in the dense forests of Central America and southern Mexico. It is also relatively common in coffee and cacao plantations.
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