Mus musculus
(House mouse)
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FAMILY |
Muridae |
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Species |
Mus musculus |
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Common name |
House mouse |
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Main colour; body size |
Grey-brown; to 7.5 cm |
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Mature weight |
15 g |
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Scat shape, size |
Pointed at one end, 5 x 2 mm |
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Location |
Cairns, Townsville |
Description
This introduced mouse is usually nocturnal, commonly seen around buildings or under garden fixtures. Tail is about 8 cm long.