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SPECIES PROFILE
Pygmy Field Mouse (Apodemus microps)
Apodemus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Central Europe
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Farmland, woodland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Muridae
GENUS
Apodemus
📋 Description
SIZE
7-10 cm body, 10-20 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Small size
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Farmland, woodland
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Central Europe
REPRODUCTION
4-8 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Seeds, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The pygmy field mouse is one of the smallest mice in Europe.
2
It is often overlooked because of its size.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Bohemian forests Czech Republic
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Very small; look for in farmland and woodland.
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Year-round
