International Journal of Zoological Research1811-97781811-9786Academic Journals Inc.10.3923/ijzr.2020.69.78Peromyscus difficilis felipensis) at a Temperate Forest]]>Salame-MéndezArturo Castro-CampilloAlondra Escobar-FloresJonathan Vergara-HuertaJesús SerranoHéctor García-SuárezDolores Haro-CastellanosJorge González-RuizNoé Ramírez-PulidoJosé 22020162Background and Objective: The ecophysiological relationship between reproductive parameters and environmental variables is mostly unknown in wild temperate species of small rodents, inhabiting mid-latitude, temperate forests. Here the goal was the relationship between testicular function, testes and body weight to seasonal variations of daylight length and temperature in adult males of the Rock Mouse (Peromyscus difficilis felipensis), in a two-year study. Materials and Methods: Spermatogenesis, spermatogenic function, content and production of testosterone and body and testicular weight were monthly evaluated in free-living P. d. felipensis, using standard, histological and biochemical (ELISA) techniques. Results: Although the presence of sperm in both testes and epididymis was found all year round, there was a seasonal pattern with a spring peak in testis volume and testosterone content and production; though, the testicular function was maintained until fall and winter. Conversely, bodyweight decreased during spring-summer, while it increased in fall-winter. There was an ecophysiological positive correlation of reproductive parameters with environmental gathered data, especially with daylight length (i.e., increased correlation during spring, p<0.001) and there was a slight or no participation of environmental temperature. 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