Mus domesticus

Common Names: House mouse
Adult Weight: 15 grams
Length (head + body): 60-90mm
Length (tail): 80-100mm, usually longer than head and body.
Fur, colour: Brownish grey. Lighter shades occur
Ears, hearing: Large with some hairs. Excellent sense of hearing.
Eyes, sight: Small. Poor sight, colour blind.
Snout, smell and taste: Pointed, Excellent sense of smell and taste. Droppings: Scattered. Rod shaped, 3-6mm long.
Habits, habitat: Sometimes burrows. Lives indoors and ourdoors but is almost unknown in sewers. Nests generally within stored materials but may burrow. Climbs. Erratic in habit. Inquisitive towards new objects. Range 1.5-5 metres.
Feeding habits: Nibbles. Prefers cereals. Consumes 3 grams per day. Unlike rats, can survive with very little water and often obtains sufficient water in food without the need to drink.
Life cycle: Span: 9-12 months.
Sexual maturity: 6 weeks. Litter size: 5-6 offspring.
Maximum reproduction rate: 8 litters per year.