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Northern pygmy mouse
Species of rodent / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The northern pygmy mouse (Baiomys taylori)[2] is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is known as ratón-pigmeo norteño in the Spanish-speaking areas of its range. It is found in Mexico and the United States.
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Northern pygmy mouse | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Cricetidae |
Subfamily: | Neotominae |
Genus: | Baiomys |
Species: | B. taylori |
Binomial name | |
Baiomys taylori (Thomas, 1887) | |
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Parasites of the northern pygmy mouse include the intestinal nematode Pterygodermatites baiomydis.[3] The average size of an adult male is approximately 7.5 grams (0.26 oz), while adult females can weigh up to 9.4 grams (0.33 oz).[4]