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How much does a Abyssinian grass rat weight?

It is hard to guess what a Abyssinian grass rat weights. But we have the answer:

An adult Abyssinian grass rat (Arvicanthis abyssinicus) on average weights 73 grams (0.16 lbs).

The Abyssinian grass rat is from the family Muridae (genus: Arvicanthis). When reaching adult age, they grow up to 5.5 cm (0′ 3″).

As a reference: An average human weights in at 62 kg (137 lbs) and reaches an average size of 1.65m (5′ 5″). Humans spend 280 days (40 weeks) in the womb of their mother and reach around 75 years of age.

The Abyssinian grass rat (Arvicanthis abyssinicus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, arable land, and pastureland.

Animals of the same family as a Abyssinian grass rat

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Animals with the same weight as a Abyssinian grass rat

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Arvicanthis abyssinicus: