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How much does a Euryoryzomys russatus weight?

It is hard to guess what a Euryoryzomys russatus weights. But we have the answer:

An adult Euryoryzomys russatus (Oryzomys kelloggi) on average weights 60 grams (0.13 lbs).

The Euryoryzomys russatus is from the family Muridae (genus: Oryzomys). When reaching adult age, they grow up to 11.2 cm (0′ 5″).

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 average adult weight of a Euryoryzomys russatus is 60 grams (0.13 lbs)

Euryoryzomys russatus, also known as the russet oryzomys, russet rice rat, or big-headed rice rat, is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is a member of the genus Euryoryzomys, which was split off from Oryzomys in 2006. It was first described by Johann Andreas Wagner in 1848. It is found in southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. It is considered a large species in its genus, with a reddish-brown coat, long tail length, and large skull. It is a terrestrial rodent, spending its time foraging for seeds, fruits, and insects. It is listed by the IUCN as least concern, although studies have shown it to be influenced by anthropogenic disturbances. Predators consist of small members of the order Carnivora.

Animals of the same family as a Euryoryzomys russatus

We found other animals of the Muridae family:

Animals with the same weight as a Euryoryzomys russatus

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Oryzomys kelloggi: