Brown Rat vs Pygmy Mouse
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Brown Rat
0.28 m
Human
1.75 m
Pygmy Mouse
0.08 m
| Brown Rat | Pygmy Mouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.14–0.5 kg | 3–12 g |
| Length | 20–28 cm | 3–8 cm |
| Top Speed | 9 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 1–3 yrs | 0.5–2 yrs |
| Gestation | 23 days | 19 days |
| Offspring | 6–12 | 1–8 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Urban, Farmland, Garden, Wetland, Coast, Forest, Grassland, Woodland | Grassland, Savanna, Farmland, Woodland, Rocky Cliffs |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Africa |
| Family | Muridae | Muridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |