Eurasian Harvest Mouse
Micromys minutus
About the Eurasian Harvest Mouse
The harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) is a small rodent native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found in fields of cereal crops, such as wheat and oats, in reed beds and in other tall ground vegetation, such as long grass and hedgerows. It has reddish-brown fur with white underparts and a naked, highly prehensile tail, which it uses for climbing. It is the smallest European rodent; an adult may weigh as little as 4 grams...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Eurasian Harvest Mouse?
The scientific name of the Eurasian Harvest Mouse is Micromys minutus.
How many Eurasian Harvest Mouse sightings have been recorded?
1,546 observations of the Eurasian Harvest Mouse have been recorded on iNaturalist.
1,546
observations on iNaturalist
