Yellow-necked Field Mouse
Apodemus flavicollis
About the Yellow-necked Field Mouse
The yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis), also called yellow-necked field mouse, yellow-necked wood mouse, and South China field mouse, is closely related to the wood mouse, with which it was long confused. It was only recognised as a separate species in 1894. It differs in its band of yellow fur around the neck and in having slightly larger ears and usually being slightly larger overall. Around 100 mm in length, it can climb trees and sometimes overwinters in...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Yellow-necked Field Mouse?
The scientific name of the Yellow-necked Field Mouse is Apodemus flavicollis.
How many Yellow-necked Field Mouse sightings have been recorded?
2,663 observations of the Yellow-necked Field Mouse have been recorded on iNaturalist.
