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Pyrenean desman size: How big do they get?

How big does a Pyrenean desman get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus) reaches an average size of 12.5 cm (0′ 5″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). Usually, they reach an age of 5 years. A full-grown exemplary reaches roughly 60 grams (0.13 lbs). Talking about reproduction, Pyrenean desmans have 3 babies about 2 times per year. The Pyrenean desman (genus: Galemys) is a member of the family Talpidae.

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 average adult size of a Pyrenean desman is (0' 5

The Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus) is a small semiaquatic, globally threatened mammal related to moles and shrews, and, along with the Russian desman (Desmana moschata), is one of the two extant members of the tribe Desmanini. The species occurs in north and central parts of Spain and Portugal, French Pyrenees, and Andorra, but severe range contractions have been documented across its geographic distribution.

Animals of the same family as a Pyrenean desman

We found other animals of the Talpidae family:

Animals with the same size as a Pyrenean desman

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

Animals with the same litter size as a Pyrenean desman

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (3) as a Pyrenean desman:

Animals with the same life expectancy as a Pyrenean desman

Completely different animals, but becoming as old as a Pyrenean desman:

Animals with the same weight as a Pyrenean desman

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Galemys pyrenaicus: