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Mus musculus Linnaeus, 1758

Accepted
Mus musculus with young ones from Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala.2008
Mus musculus with young ones from Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala.2008
Mus musculus with young ones from Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala.2008
🗒 Synonyms
No Data
🗒 Common Names
Assamese
  • Nigoni
English
  • House Mouse
Marathi
  • Chota Undir
Nepalese
  • Dhuhure Musa
Other
  • Dhuhure Musa
  • House Mouse
  • Kossattu Miya
Sinhalese
  • Kossattu Miya
Tamil
  • Sundeli
  • Veetu Sundeli
Telugu
  • Chitti Eluka
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Brief

 A small rodent shorter outer toes; colour variation is common; found in all shades of brown to sandy rufous with pale or dull white underparts.

Manoj P, Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences, Ecological Research Campus, Velloor, Kottayam, Kerala.
Attributions Manoj P, Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences, Ecological Research Campus, Velloor, Kottayam, Kerala.
Contributors 
Manoj
Status UNDER_CREATION
Licenses CC_BY
References 
    Diagnostic Keys
    SubSpecies Varieties Races
    Mus musculus bactrianus Blyth, 1846 ; Mus musculus castaneus Waterhouse, 1843
    Sharma, G., Kamalakannan, M. and Venkataraman, K. 2014. A Checklist of Mammals of India with their distribution and conservation status.
    Attributions Sharma, G., Kamalakannan, M. and Venkataraman, K. 2014. A Checklist of Mammals of India with their distribution and conservation status.
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY
    References 
      No Data
      📚 Natural History
      Behaviour
      Nocturnal, fossorial
      TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
      Attributions TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY
      References 
        No Data
        📚 Habitat and Distribution
        General Habitat

        Habitat

        Terrestrial
        Terrestrial
        Habitat

        Temperate forest; tropical dry deciduous forests, subtropical dry deciduous forests; tropical evergreen forest, subtropical evergreen forest [In Sri Lanka]; scrublands; grasslands; arid and semi-arid regions; cold desert; arable land; pastureland; urban areas

        Niche

        Ruderal, scrub and forested tracts

        Habitat Status

        Quantitative and qualitative increase due to increase in human habitations and creation of suitable microhabitats

        TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
        Attributions TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
        Contributors 
        Status UNDER_CREATION
        Licenses CC_BY
        References 
          Homes and agricultural land throughout the country
          Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
          Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
          Contributors 
          Status UNDER_CREATION
          Licenses CC_BY
          References 
            Description
            Global Distribution

            Throughout the world

            Western Ghats Distribution

            INDIA Karnataka ? Locations Kerala ? Locations; Thiruvazhamkunnu Maharashtra ? Locations; Chandrapur; Nasik; Pune: Ratnagiri

            Known Presence in Protected Areas

            India Kerala: Eravikulam NP; Periyar TR. Tamil Nadu: Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reservem Karnataka; Nagrhole National Park, Maharashtra; Chandoli NP,

            TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
            Attributions TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
            Contributors 
            Status UNDER_CREATION
            Licenses CC_BY
            References 
              Global Distribution

              India, China, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand

              Distribution In India

              Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal.

              Distribution In Assam

              Golaghat, Assam, 300ft (the location may be near Assam-Nagaland border or in Karbi Anglong, Assam).

              Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
              Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
              Contributors 
              Status UNDER_CREATION
              Licenses CC_BY
              References 
                Global Distribution

                Spread throughout most of world association with human beings Mus musculus bactrianus : Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iran, to Afghanistan and Pakistan Mus musculus castaneus : China, Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia, New Guinea, Polynesia, South Africa and Thailand

                Indian Distribution

                Almost throughout the country Mus musculus bactrianus : Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat Mus musculus castaneus : Cities of India

                Sharma, G., Kamalakannan, M. and Venkataraman, K. 2014. A Checklist of Mammals of India with their distribution and conservation status.
                Attributions Sharma, G., Kamalakannan, M. and Venkataraman, K. 2014. A Checklist of Mammals of India with their distribution and conservation status.
                Contributors 
                Status UNDER_CREATION
                Licenses CC_BY
                References 
                  No Data
                  📚 Occurrence
                  No Data
                  📚 Demography and Conservation
                  Trends
                  This species is abundant throughout its range and is considered a pest
                  TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                  Attributions TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                  Contributors 
                  Status UNDER_CREATION
                  Licenses CC_BY
                  References 
                    Conservation Status

                    IUCN Red List Category

                    Least Concern
                    Least Concern
                    LEAST CONCERN
                    TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                    Attributions TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                    Contributors 
                    Status UNDER_CREATION
                    Licenses CC_BY
                    References 
                      IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
                      Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
                      Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
                      Contributors 
                      Status UNDER_CREATION
                      Licenses CC_BY
                      References 
                        IUCN redlist Status: Least Concern
                        Sharma, G., Kamalakannan, M. and Venkataraman, K. 2014. A Checklist of Mammals of India with their distribution and conservation status.
                        Attributions Sharma, G., Kamalakannan, M. and Venkataraman, K. 2014. A Checklist of Mammals of India with their distribution and conservation status.
                        Contributors 
                        Status UNDER_CREATION
                        Licenses CC_BY
                        References 
                          Threats
                          Habitat loss and degradation due to infrastructure development; accidental mortality due to poisoning, pest control activities, excessive use of pesticides, habitat alteration, natural disasters in the form of drought, fire, interspecific competition
                          TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                          Attributions TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                          Contributors 
                          Status UNDER_CREATION
                          Licenses CC_BY
                          References 
                            Legislation
                            India Schedule V of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, amended up to 2002.
                            TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                            Attributions TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                            Contributors 
                            Status UNDER_CREATION
                            Licenses CC_BY
                            References 
                              Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, Schedule - V
                              Sharma, G., Kamalakannan, M. and Venkataraman, K. 2014. A Checklist of Mammals of India with their distribution and conservation status.
                              Attributions Sharma, G., Kamalakannan, M. and Venkataraman, K. 2014. A Checklist of Mammals of India with their distribution and conservation status.
                              Contributors 
                              Status UNDER_CREATION
                              Licenses CC_BY
                              References 
                                Protection Legal Status
                                Not listed
                                TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                                Attributions TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                                Contributors 
                                Status UNDER_CREATION
                                Licenses CC_BY
                                References 
                                  No Data
                                  📚 Uses and Management
                                  Uses
                                  Harvested for local consumption purposes
                                  TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                                  Attributions TTMS 2011, Zoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development, Coimbatore, India.
                                  Contributors 
                                  Status UNDER_CREATION
                                  Licenses CC_BY
                                  References 
                                    No Data
                                    📚 Information Listing
                                    References
                                    1. Molur and Singh 2009; Venkataraman et al 2005
                                    2. Pradhan pers comm in Molur et al 2005;
                                    3. Molur 2009
                                    4. Visa et al in Molur et al 2005;
                                    5. Ryley 1913;
                                    6. Lawate and Mule 2009;
                                    7. Singh 2001;
                                    8. Agrawal 2000;
                                    9. Molur and Singh 2009; Venkataraman et al 2005
                                    10. Ryley 1913;
                                    11. Agrawal 2000;
                                    12. Visa et al in Molur et al 2005;
                                    13. Molur 2009
                                    14. Pradhan pers comm in Molur et al 2005;
                                    15. Singh 2001;
                                    16. Lawate and Mule 2009;
                                    17. Wilson and Reeder, 2005
                                    1. Alfred et al., 2002, 2006
                                    1. Pradhan and Talmale, 2011
                                    1. Prater, 1971
                                    Information Listing > References
                                    1. Molur and Singh 2009; Venkataraman et al 2005
                                    2. Pradhan pers comm in Molur et al 2005;
                                    3. Molur 2009
                                    4. Visa et al in Molur et al 2005;
                                    5. Ryley 1913;
                                    6. Lawate and Mule 2009;
                                    7. Singh 2001;
                                    8. Agrawal 2000;
                                    9. Molur and Singh 2009; Venkataraman et al 2005
                                    10. Ryley 1913;
                                    11. Agrawal 2000;
                                    12. Visa et al in Molur et al 2005;
                                    13. Molur 2009
                                    14. Pradhan pers comm in Molur et al 2005;
                                    15. Singh 2001;
                                    16. Lawate and Mule 2009;
                                    17. Wilson and Reeder, 2005
                                    18. Alfred et al., 2002, 2006
                                    19. Pradhan and Talmale, 2011
                                    20. Prater, 1971

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                                    cepfrit

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                                    📚 Meta data
                                    No Data
                                    🐾 Taxonomy
                                    RootRoot
                                    KingdomAnimalia
                                    PhylumChordata
                                    ClassMammalia
                                    OrderRodentia
                                    FamilyMuridae
                                    GenusMus
                                    SpeciesMus musculus Linnaeus 1758
                                    📊 Temporal Distribution
                                    📷 Related Observations
                                    👥 Groups
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