Long-tailed Mouse
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| Pseudomys higginsi Trouessart, 1897 |
The Long-tailed Mouse (Pseudomys higginsi) is a native Australian rodent, that is only found on the Island of Tasmania. The Long-tailed Mouse is an omnivore that feed on insects, and a range of plants. They are found in forested areas, particularly in sub-alpine scree and may live in burrows.
The species reaches a weight of about 70 grams. It is distinguished from other species by its two-tone tail, which is white on the underside and dark above. The tail is longer than head and body.
[edit] References
- Baillie (1996). Pseudomys higginsi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 05 May 2006.
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