Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
House Mouse Mus musculus (Mus domesticus) | |
Mammal Family : | "Rodents" Muridae |
Description : | Introduced. Abundant. Body 75mm ; Tail 80mm ; Weight 15g ; Fur grey-brown. Mainly nocturnal. Litter size 4 to 8. In the eastern grain-belt, plague populations occur on average every four years. |
Typical Habitat : | Widespread |
Distribution : | Australia-wide |
Introduced : | Yes |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (2) .. |
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