Clearwater Marine Aquarium is full of all sorts of exciting animals! From perdido key beach mice to dolphins, there are a number of different creatures that are worth learning about.
Where to See
Perdido Key Beach Mice
Perdido Key Beach Mice
- AVERAGE SIZE
- 13 grams
- HABITAT
- Coastal Dunes
- LIFESPAN
- Up to 6 years
- STATUS
- Endangered species
- LOCATION
- Perdido Key, Florida & Baldwin County, Alabama, Dunes
- THREATS
- Habitat loss due to hurricanes, construction and foot – traffic damaging vegetation on dunes
- RANGE
- Florida and Alabama
- DIET
- Seeds, fruit, and insects
Conservation Efforts:
The Perdido Key beach mouse is critically endangered, and its biggest threat is the development along beaches. Building on beaches destroys or damages the sand dunes these mice need for shelter and food. More foot traffic also harms dune plants that the mice rely on. Protecting their habitat is crucial to help these beach mice survive, as they are protected under both federal and state laws.
How You Can Help:
You can help protect the endangered Perdido Key beach mouse by staying off coastal sand dunes in their habitat areas. This helps preserve their food sources and shelters. Sharing their story with others also raises awareness, which is a key step in ensuring their survival.