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Ryukyu mouse
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Murinae
Species : Mus caroli
The Ryukyu mouse is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the Ryukyu mouse
A young / baby of a Ryukyu mouse is called a 'pinkie, kitten or pup'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A Ryukyu mouse group is called a 'nest, colony, harvest, horde or mischief'.
Facts about the Ryukyu mouse
Abstract: Although Mus caroli is being used in a number of laboratories as an experimental animal, basic information concerning its life span, reproductive ability, and age-related pathologies has been unavailable. (Full text)
1. Mus, genus Mus -- (type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; upper incisors have a square-notched tip)Mus
genus Mus
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