The western chestnut mouse (Pseudomys nanus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is native to northern Australia and various close islands, with the vast majority found in Queensland and the Northern Territory. [1][2]

The western chestnut mouse (Pseudomys nanus ) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is native to northern Australia and various close islands, with the vast majority found in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Nocturnality is an animal behavior characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day.

The Western Chestnut Mouse (Pseudomys nanus) is a delightful little creature that captures the hearts of ecologists and nature enthusiasts alike. Often overlooked in the vast tapestry of Australian wildlife, this tiny marsupial plays a significant role in its ecosystem and offers a wealth of fascinating insights into mammalian diversity and ...

The Western Chestnut Mouse, scientifically known as Pseudomys nanus, is a small rodent that belongs to the Muridae family. It has a distinctive physical appearance characterized by its size, coloration, and features. In terms of height, the Western Chestnut Mouse typically measures around 7 to 10 centimeters (2.8 to 3.9 inches) from head to tail.

Original name as described: Mus nanus. Nominal names: nanus (J. Gould, 1858) | ferculinus (O. Thomas, 1902) Other common names: Western Chestnut Pseudomys. Type specimen voucher catalogue number: BMNH:Mamm:1844.9.30.10. Type …

The western chestnut mouse (Pseudomys nanus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is native to northern Australia and various close islands, with the vast majority found in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Species profile— Pseudomys nanus (western chestnut mouse) This information is sourced from the WildNet platform managed by the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, …

The Western Chestnut Mouse has a light orange-fawn dorsal pelage with long dark hairs, resulting in a grizzled appearance; ventral pelage is cream or white. It has a light, pale orange, eye-ring. Tail is black above and white below, and is …

The Western Chestnut Mouse has an unusually fast reproductive rate for a Pseudomys species; thus, populations can increase rapidly during wetseason. Gestation is 22-24 days;litter size is 1-5 (average 3), and young are well furred at day 7, open eyes at around day 12, and weaning can occur at day 21.

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