Description
Pacific jumping mouse can be distinguished from other rodents that belong to the similar genus by their seemingly larger size It has a markedly discrete color separation between the ventrum and dorsum. The ears are usually tasseled of white on pacific jumping mouse, baculum has a dimension of between 6.7 to 7.4mm in length and 0.7 to 0.9 mm in width, this is at its base, tip scoop-shaped but it is wider than 0.43mm this is as according to Hall. The skull of Pacific jumping mouse is broad, mesopterygoid fossae is narrow, pterygoid fossae is wide, and occlusal model of both M2 and M1with paracone secluded. It is also imperative for readers to realize that, first primary crease divides occlusal model of M1 lacks anteromodian crease in the anteroconidml. The pacific jumping mouse prefers to live in moist habitats, thus, they are frequently found in riparian or meadows areas near rivulets. While these astounding mice rely on grass seeds as their main diet, thus they prefer inhabiting areas with thick vegetation. The main reason for inhabiting these areas is for refuge from many predators and also for food resource supply. Moreover, the jumping mouse spends most of their autumn season fattening-up in readiness for the incoming extensive winter season. This is because they have to encompass sufficient energy to carry them through the winter period when the mouse is at hibernation phase. They accomplish the hibernation time by making small burrows below the ground. Besides, the pacific jumping mouse eating grass, these rodents feed also on fungi and insects. When the hibernating period is over, where it lasts for close to 8-months, the mouse mate and produces a litter of four young-ones or even more. The jumping mouse has several predators that threaten their existence, these predators include; snakes, coyotes, owls, and foxes.
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