Natal multimammate mouse — size comparison

The Natal multimammate mouse is a small African rodent with a long tail and rounded ears. It occurs in many human-altered environments, including fields. Its na

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Natal multimammate mouse

Mastomys natalensis

ok. 13,5 cmFemale · przykład wymiarów okazu USNM 515478
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Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Body lengthScale in cm
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Natal multimammate mouseBody lengthapprox. 13.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Natal multimammate mouse — size comparison — facts and sources

The Natal multimammate mouse is a small African rodent with a long tail and rounded ears. It occurs in many human-altered environments, including fields. Its name refers to females’ numerous mammary glands.

It eats plant material and small animals, with diet depending on availability. In fields it uses seeds among other food. Effective reproduction favours rapid population changes.

Identifying similar species in this genus requires caution; appearance alone is not always sufficient.

Długość ciała: głowa i tułów, bez ogona i kończyn. 13,5 cm głowy i tułowia: samica USNM 515478 z Etiopii, 20.07.1974; konkretny okaz. Punkt dotyczy opisanego przykładu lub zakresu źródłowego; nie stanowi normy dla wszystkich osobników. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji obrazu, a przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.

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