Sigmodontinae

Sigmodontinae


 * __Suborder__**

Myomorpha suborder contains over 1137 different mouse like species. They get grouped different on their teeth and the structure of their jaws. They can be found all threw out the world.


 * __Family__**

Muridae is the largest family with over 600 species worldwide. They can be found anywhere pretty much. They are omnivores or carnivores.


 * __Range in Minnesota__**



They can be found all threw minnesota


 * __Classification__**


 * **Kingdom:** || **Animalia** ||
 * ** Phylum: ** || **Chordata** ||
 * ** Class: ** || **Mammalia** ||
 * ** Order: ** || **Rodentia** ||
 * ** Superfamily: ** || **Muroidea** ||
 * ** Family: ** || **Cricetidae** ||
 * **Subfamily:** || **Sigmodontinae** ||

__**Western Harvest Mouse**__ Length- 3-4" Habitat- Dry grassy areas, fields, prairies, roadsides Diet- Seeds, vegetation, fruit, green shoots. Identification- Has a brown back with a wide darker stripe running down the back. Lighter brown sides and a white or grey belly. Tracks- Hind Paw is 3/4" with 5 toes and front paw is 1/4" with 4 toes.They might have a tail drag mark everyonce in a while. Lifespan-1-2 years Facts/Characteristics- Builds a home like a bird but only on the ground. Will eat weeds and store seeds underground.



Length-3-4" Habitat-woodlands,fields, and dwellings. Diet-seeds, vegetation, fruits, nuts, insects, and baby birds. Identification-Has a reddish/brown back amd sides. And a white feet, belly, legs, and chest. Tracks-Hind paw is 3/4" with 5 toes and the forepaw is 1/4" with 4 toes LIfespan-1-2 years Facts/Characteristics-Is a very aggressive mouse, and is important to all many animals for food. It can climb trees very well in order to find food.
 * __White-footed Mouse__**



Length- 3-4/1/2" Habitat-woodlands, prairies, fields, wetlands, and dwellings Diet- seeds, vegetation, fruit, nuts, insects, earthworms, baby birds, baby mice, or carrion Identification-Can range from colors brown to red. the under side is white. Tracks- Hind paw 3/4" with 5 toes and the forepaw is 1/4" with 4 toes Lifespan-1-2 years Facts/Characteristics-Is the most common mouse found in minnesota. Usually is a calm mouse and is not aggressive, and is a important part in the food chain to many animals. They can be found all around the world.
 * __Deer Mouse__**



Length- 3-5" Habitat-grasslands, prairies, and fields Diet- They are omnivore, grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars, many insects, plants, and nuts Identification-A bigger mouse that is brown or grey with a white belly Tracks-Hind paw is 1" with 5 toes and the forepaw is 1/2" with 4 toes Lifespan-1-2 years Facts/Characteristics-Is not commonly found in minnesota, has claws to attack, kill, and hold on to prey. Its tunnels are just like a home each room has a purpose.
 * __Norhern Grasshopper Mouse__**



[] [] The mammals book pages 49 to 63.