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Olive grass mouse size: How big do they get?

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

A grown Olive grass mouse (Akodon xanthorhinus) reaches an average size of 9.6 cm (0′ 4″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). Usually, they reach an age of 1 years. A full-grown exemplary reaches roughly 19 grams (0.04 lbs). Talking about reproduction, Olive grass mouses have 5 babies about 2 times per year. The Olive grass mouse (genus: Akodon) 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.

Abrothrix olivaceus, also known as the olive grass mouse or olive akodont, is a species of rodent in the genus Abrothrix of family Cricetidae. It is found from northern Chile into southern Chile and Argentina, including the islands of Tierra del Fuego. It is prone to large swings in population size.

Animals of the same family as a Olive grass mouse

We found other animals of the Muridae family:

Animals with the same size as a Olive grass mouse

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

Animals with the same litter size as a Olive grass mouse

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (5) as a Olive grass mouse:

Animals with the same life expectancy as a Olive grass mouse

Completely different animals, but becoming as old as a Olive grass mouse:

Animals with the same weight as a Olive grass mouse

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Akodon xanthorhinus: