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How much does a Goldman’s spiny pocket mouse weight?

It is hard to guess what a Goldman’s spiny pocket mouse weights. But we have the answer:

An adult Goldman’s spiny pocket mouse (Heteromys goldmani) on average weights 85 grams (0.19 lbs).

The Goldman’s spiny pocket mouse is from the family Heteromyidae (genus: Heteromys). When reaching adult age, they grow up to 11.6 cm (0′ 5″). Normally, Goldman’s spiny pocket mouses can have babies 3 times a year.

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.

Goldman’s spiny pocket mouse (Heteromys goldmani) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It has been reported to be a subspecies of Heteromys desmarestianus. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Animals of the same family as a Goldman’s spiny pocket mouse

We found other animals of the Heteromyidae family:

Animals with the same weight as a Goldman’s spiny pocket mouse

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Heteromys goldmani: