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Northern pygmy mouse size: How big do they get?

How big does a Northern pygmy mouse get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown Northern pygmy mouse (Baiomys taylori) reaches an average size of 6.4 cm (0′ 3″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). During their lifetime of about 3.25 years, they grow from 1 grams (0 lbs) to 7 grams (0.02 lbs). Talking about reproduction, Northern pygmy mouses have 2 babies about 10 times per year. The Northern pygmy mouse (genus: Baiomys) 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 northern pygmy mouse (Baiomys taylori) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is known as ratón-pigmeo norteño in the Spanish-speaking areas of its range. It is found in Mexico and the United States.Parasites of the northern pygmy mouse include the intestinal nematode Pterygodermatites baiomydis.

Animals of the same family as a Northern pygmy mouse

We found other animals of the Muridae family:

Animals with the same size as a Northern pygmy mouse

Not that size really matters, but it makes things comparable. So here are a couple of animals that are as big as Northern pygmy mouse:

Animals with the same litter size as a Northern pygmy mouse

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (2) as a Northern pygmy mouse:

Animals with the same life expectancy as a Northern pygmy mouse

Completely different animals, but becoming as old as a Northern pygmy mouse:

Animals with the same weight as a Northern pygmy mouse

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Baiomys taylori: