Genus Mus Higher classification Mouse | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Mus booduga Rank Species | |
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Similar Mouse, Rodent, Mayor's mouse, Mammal, Mus | ||
The little Indian field mouse (Mus booduga) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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Description
Head and body length is 7cm. Tail is 6cm. Upper parts a glossy light brown fading to grayish white or white on the ventral surface. There is often a light brown band or splotch across the chest. Large rounded ears set on the head. Muzzle rather pointed. Tail is dark above, and paler below. Upper incisors curve backwards.
In culture
This animal is known as වෙල් හීන් මීයා by Sinhalese people.
References
Little Indian field mouse Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA