European Wood Mouse
Apodemus sylvaticus
About the European Wood Mouse
The wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is a common murid rodent from Europe and northwestern Africa. It is closely related to the yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis) but differs in that it has no band of yellow fur around the neck, has slightly smaller ears, and is usually slightly smaller overall: around 90 mm (3.54 in) in length. It is found across most of Europe and is a very common and widespread species, is commensal with people and is sometimes...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the European Wood Mouse?
The scientific name of the European Wood Mouse is Apodemus sylvaticus.
How many European Wood Mouse sightings have been recorded?
9,510 observations of the European Wood Mouse have been recorded on iNaturalist.
9,510
observations on iNaturalist
