What is another word for Genus Reithrodontomys?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɹˌiːˌɪθɹədˈɒntəmɪz] (IPA) 
Genus Reithrodontomys is a genus of small, primarily nocturnal rodents found in North America. Commonly known as harvest mice or grasshopper mice, they are named after their unique teeth structure that is designed for chewing tough seeds. While the genus Reithrodontomys is not incredibly diverse, there are a few synonyms that are commonly used to refer to these mice. These synonyms include Reithrodontomys spectabilis, the long-tailed harvest mouse, Reithrodontomys fuscus, the dusky mouse, and Reithrodontomys fulvescens, the Fulvous harvest mouse. Regardless of the synonym used, these small mice play an important role in their ecosystems, serving as prey to larger predators and playing a key role in seed dispersal.
