Reproductive activity of Perognathus parvus

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Speth, R. L.; Pritchett, Clyde L.; Jorgensen, Clive D.

Source:

Journal of Mammalogy, American Society of Mammalogists, Volume 49, Issue 2, p.336-337 (1968)

Call Number:

A68SPE01IDUS

Keywords:

Great Basin pocket mouse, little pocket mouse, Perognathus californicus, Perognathus flavus, Perognathus longimembris, Peroguathus parvus, pocket mouse, silky pocket mouse

Abstract:

Few observations concerning the reproductive activity of pocket mice (Perognathus) have been recorded. Duke concluded that Perognathus in Utah may have two litters in the southern limits of its range, but one litter is probably most common. Perognathus californicus, Perognathus flavus, and Perognathus longimembris have been bred and reared in captivity. Rodents on a 7.30-hectare grid at the National Reactor Testing Station in Idaho were captured, marked, and repeatedly recaptured between 21 May and 8 September 1967. Repeated recaptures provided a means of observing the progress of reproductive activity for Peroguathus parvus in its natural environment.

Notes:

Reference Code: A68SPE01IDUS

Full Citation: Speth, R. L., C. L. Pritchett, and C. D. Jorgensen. 1968. Reproductive activity of Perognathus parvus. Journal of Mammalogy 49(2): 336-337.

Location: ANIMAL EF: MAMMALS