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House Mouse (Mus musculus)
Mus
IUCN STATUS
Not Assessed
CONSERVATION STATUS
Not Assessed
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Widespread across Australia, especially in urban and rural areas
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Human settlements, agricultural fields, and natural habitats
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Muridae
GENUS
Mus
📋 Description
SIZE
5-10 cm long (body), plus a 5-10 cm tail; weighs 12-30 grams
COLORATION
Light brown to grey fur, with a lighter underbelly
ADAPTATIONS
Small size, agile, sharp incisors for gnawing
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Human settlements, agricultural fields, and natural habitats
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Widespread across Australia, especially in urban and rural areas
REPRODUCTION
Breeds rapidly, producing 5-10 litters per year with 4-8 pups each, gestation 19-21 days
DIET DETAILS
Feeds on seeds, grains, insects, and human food scraps
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Competition with native species, agricultural damage, disease transmission
💡 Interesting Facts
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Agility: Quick and elusive, able to navigate tight spaces
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Rapid Reproduction: High reproductive rate allows quick population growth
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Sydney Suburbs, New South Wales: Common in homes and gardens.
Melbourne Urban Areas, Victoria: Found in parks and residential zones.
Darwin Urban Areas, Northern Territory: Present in buildings and fields.
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