17,889 observationsLeast Concern
House Mouse
Mus musculus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Rodentia βΊFamily: Muridae βΊGenus: Mus
About
The house mouse (Mus musculus) is a small mammal of the order Rodentia, characteristically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, and a long naked or almost hairless tail. It is one of the most numerous species of the genus Mus. Although a wild animal, the house mouse mainly lives in association with humans.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of House Mouse is Mus musculus.
- House Mouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- House Mouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- House Mouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
- House Mouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
- House Mouse belongs to the family Muridae.
- House Mouse belongs to the genus Mus.