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SPECIES PROFILE
Long-tailed Field Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)
Apodemus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Woodland, gardens
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Muridae
GENUS
Apodemus
📋 Description
SIZE
8-11 cm body + long tail, 15-30 g
COLORATION
Brown, long tail
ADAPTATIONS
Long tail, good climber
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Woodland, gardens
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe
REPRODUCTION
4-8 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Seeds, insects, berries
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The long-tailed field mouse is very common and has a tail longer than its body.
2
It is a major seed disperser and prey for owls.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
Lake District UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Very common; look for in woodland and gardens.
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Year-round
