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Mus minutoides



Description

A tiny mouse, weighing 5-6g and 10-11cm overall. Brownish with white underparts. Occurs in a variety of habitats including fynbos. Feeds on green vegetable matter, seeds and insects. Very partial to Proteaceae seeds. Nocturnal, usually solitary and shelters in burrows or under any avalaible cover such as rocks and logs.


30 September - 3 October 2010

          

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2010 / 9 / 5