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Long-tailed Field Mouse(Luch fhéir)

Apodemus sylvaticus

Mammalsmallnocturnal

Identification Tips

  • 1Sandy-brown fur above, white/grey below
  • 2Large ears and prominent dark eyes
  • 3Very long tail relative to body
  • 4Hops rather than runs — distinctive movement on camera
  • 5Much larger ears and eyes than brown rat

Similar Species

Brown Rat
Brown Rat

Field mice are much smaller with larger ears and eyes relative to body size

Description

Also known as the wood mouse, this is Ireland's most common wild rodent. Frequently captured on camera traps, especially those set at ground level.

Habitat

woodlandhedgerowfarmlandgarden

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