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Tiny Pygmy Mouse (Mus minutoides)

Tiny Pygmy Mouse

Mus minutoides

About the Tiny Pygmy Mouse

The African pygmy mouse (Mus minutoides) is one of the smallest rodents. It is widespread within sub-Saharan Africa, and is kept as a pet in other parts of the world. Like the common house mouse, it is a member of the enormous superfamily Muroidea, which includes about 1000 different species.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Tiny Pygmy Mouse?

The scientific name of the Tiny Pygmy Mouse is Mus minutoides.

How many Tiny Pygmy Mouse sightings have been recorded?

358 observations of the Tiny Pygmy Mouse have been recorded on iNaturalist.

358 observations on iNaturalist
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