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Mouse ID #870673

Asked May 29, 2024, 10:11 PM EDT

What type of mouse is this?

Tillamook County Oregon

Expert Response

That appears to be a juvenile black (Rattus rattus) rat. The large ears, long relatively hairless tail, and coloration all support that ID.

Dr. Dana Sanchez Replied June 04, 2024, 2:08 PM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Mouse ID #870673

Expert Response

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