🌿Native Nature

Eurasian Harvest Mouse

Micromys minutus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Muridae ›Genus: Micromys

About

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Harvest Mouse?
The scientific name of Eurasian Harvest Mouse is Micromys minutus.
What kingdom does Eurasian Harvest Mouse belong to?
Eurasian Harvest Mouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eurasian Harvest Mouse belong to?
Eurasian Harvest Mouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eurasian Harvest Mouse belong to?
Eurasian Harvest Mouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Eurasian Harvest Mouse belong to?
Eurasian Harvest Mouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Eurasian Harvest Mouse belong to?
Eurasian Harvest Mouse belongs to the family Muridae.
What genus does Eurasian Harvest Mouse belong to?
Eurasian Harvest Mouse belongs to the genus Micromys.