Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

House Mouse vs Pygmy Mouse

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

House Mouse

House Mouse

0.095 m

Human

1.75 m

Pygmy Mouse

Pygmy Mouse

0.08 m

House MousePygmy Mouse
Weight12–30 g3–12 g
Length6.5–9.5 cm3–8 cm
Top Speed13 km/h–
Lifespan0.5–3 yrs0.5–2 yrs
Gestation19 days19 days
Offspring3–14 1–8
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatUrban, Farmland, Garden, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Coast, WetlandGrassland, Savanna, Farmland, Woodland, Rocky Cliffs
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, OceaniaAfrica
FamilyMuridaeMuridae
OrderRodentiaRodentia