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Bush vlei rat size: How big do they get?

How big does a Bush vlei rat get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown Bush vlei rat (Otomys unisulcatus) reaches an average size of 15.3 cm (0′ 7″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). A full-grown exemplary reaches roughly 103 grams (0.23 lbs). On birth they have a weight of 12 grams (0.03 lbs). A Bush vlei rat has 1 babies at once. The Bush vlei rat (genus: Otomys) is a member of the family Muridae.

As a reference: Humans reach an average body size of 1.65m (5′ 5″) while carrying 62 kg (137 lbs). A human woman is pregnant for 280 days (40 weeks) and on average become 75 years old.

The average adult size of a Bush vlei rat is  (0' 7

The bush vlei rat or Karoo bush rat (Myotomys unisulcatus formerly Otomys unisulcatus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is temperate shrubland. The Karoo rat uses behavioral adaptations to cope with the dry arid climate. It is a medium-sized rodent with a dark pellage on top and lighter underneath. It has light colored feet and a dark tail. The rat may have light colored fur around its eyes and the back of its ears.

Animals of the same family as a Bush vlei rat

We found other animals of the Muridae family:

Animals with the same size as a Bush vlei rat

Not that size really matters, but it makes things comparable. So here are a couple of animals that are as big as Bush vlei rat:

Animals with the same litter size as a Bush vlei rat

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (1) as a Bush vlei rat:

Animals with the same weight as a Bush vlei rat

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Otomys unisulcatus: