Physical Description
Peromyscus pembertoni is a medium-sized Peromyscus. No significant sexual dimorphism is evident. The tail is usually longer than the head and body is bicolored. Well haired, and tufted at the end. The hind foot is small and similar in length to the ear but sometimes longer. Skull is medium-sized and auditory bullae are not greatly inflated. Upperparts of pelage are medium brown; sides lighter brown with a broad orange lateral line extending from cheek to hindquarters; underparts whitish; ankles dusky gray; and feet whitish below ankle.
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