Preble’s meadow jumping mouse is one of 12 recognized subspecies of meadow jumping mice. Research Regarding the Genetics of the Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse Available for Public Comment Public Comment Period Extended Until May 18, 2006 The U.S. rank considerations beyond those listed above. Preble«s meadow jumping mouse: an example of the problem A paper appeared in Animal Conservation in 2005 (Ramey et al. A Jumping Mouse of Canada (1797), by Thomas Davies. Contacts: Susan Linner (CO) 303-275-2370 M ary Jennings (WY) 307-772-2374 x32 Diane Katzenberger 303-236-4578.

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Genetic relatedness of the Preble’s meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) to nearby subspecies of Z. hudsonius as inferred from variation in cranial morphology, mitochondrial DNA and microsatellite DNA: implications for taxonomy and conservation. NY Times article Debate swirls around the status of a protected mouse. U.S. 2005.

The Preble's meadow jumping mouse is federally listed in the United State as threatened.

Taxonomy. Ramey et al. Earlier this year, the Service rejected the Petitioners' pet1t1on to delist the Preble's meadow jumping mouse on the ground of erroneous taxonomy.5 In doing so, the Service determined that the Preble's is properly considered its own subspecies and should remain listed.6 The Service's petition denial is illegal, for three reasons. Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse is discussed in detail separately in a sub-species specific account. As a species, meadow jumping mice occupy about 50% of North America but, Preble’s meadow jumping mouse is native only to the eastern foothills of the Front Range in … NATURAL HISTORY Taxonomy: Twelve subspecies of Meadow Jumping Mouse are currently described, two of which occur in Wyoming – the Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse and the Bear Lodge Meadow Jumping Mouse By combining molecular analyses with species distribution modelling and tests of ecological interchangeability, we show that the lineage including the Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei), a US federally listed taxon of conservation concern, is not restricted to the southern Rocky Mountains. Fish and Wildlife Service to Initiate Status Review of Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse The U.S.

The Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) is listed as a threatened subspecies under the United States Endangered Species Act (US-ESA). A jumping mouse found near Quebec in 1787, characterized as Dipus canadensis, was described and illustrated by Major-General Thomas Davies in 1797 to the Linnean Society of London.