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Order Rodentia, Family Muridae, Subfamily Sigmodontinae

Range in Washington: Western Washington.
Habitat: All habitats.
Diet: Granivore, omnivore.
Identification: Grayish-brown above, white below. Similar to P. maniculatus, but tail longer. Total length: 12-22 cm; tail: 5-12 cm; mass: 10-33 g.




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