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How much does a Pilliga mouse weight?

It is hard to guess what a Pilliga mouse weights. But we have the answer:

An adult Pilliga mouse (Pseudomys pilligaensis) on average weights 10 grams (0.02 lbs).

The Pilliga mouse is from the family Muridae (genus: Pseudomys). When reaching adult age, they grow up to 16 cm (0′ 7″).

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 Pilliga mouse is 10 grams (0.02 lbs)

Pseudomys pilligaensis, commonly known as the Pilliga mouse or poolkoo, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. Its distribution comprises the Pilliga forest region of New South Wales, Australia, specimens have also been trapped in the Warrumbungle National Park and Weetalibah Nature Reserve. Its conservation status is currently listed as “Data Deficient” due to unresolved questions on its taxonomic status.

Animals of the same family as a Pilliga mouse

We found other animals of the Muridae family:

Animals with the same weight as a Pilliga mouse

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