Northern grasshopper mouse

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Northern_grasshopper_mouse
GPTKB entity
Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:activityPattern nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation resistance to scorpion venom
gptkbp:bodyLength about 10-13 cm
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Northern_grasshopper_mouse
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
insectivorous
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature large ears
short tail
pointed snout
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cricetidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Wied-Neuwied
1841
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:furColor white underparts
grayish-brown
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Onychomys
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
prairies
deserts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northern grasshopper mouse
gptkbp:IUCNStatusSystem gptkb:IUCN3.1
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 2-3 years
gptkbp:litterSize 2-6 pups
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:notableFor aggressive predatory behavior
howling vocalizations
gptkbp:order gptkb:Rodentia
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators insects
scorpions
other small rodents
gptkbp:reproduction gives birth to live young
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Onychomys_leucogaster
gptkbp:tailLength about 3-5 cm
gptkbp:territory yes
gptkbp:vocalization howling
gptkbp:weight about 25-35 grams
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mearns's_grasshopper_mouse
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7