137 observationsLeast Concern
Golden Mouse
Ochrotomys nuttalli
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Cricetidae ›Genus: Ochrotomys
About
The golden mouse (Ochrotomys nuttalli) is a species of New World mouse. It is usually 5–8 inches (12–25 cm) in body length, and has a soft pelage that ranges from golden-brownish to burnt orange in color. The genus name comes from the Greek words, "ochre", a yellow or brown earth pigment, and "mys," meaning mouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Golden Mouse is Ochrotomys nuttalli.
- Golden Mouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Golden Mouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Golden Mouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Golden Mouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Golden Mouse belongs to the family Cricetidae.
- Golden Mouse belongs to the genus Ochrotomys.