Hastings River mouse
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Pseudomys |
| Species: | P. oralis
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| Pseudomys oralis Thomas, 1921
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The Hastings River mouse (Pseudomys oralis) is a species of Australian rodent in the subfamily Murinae[2][3] of the family Muridae. It is found only in Australia.[1]
Ecological role
Although it is not known if the Hastings River mouse nests with other breeds of this
season in the wild that occurs from August through March. There is also mating that occurs during the winter.Population and conservation role
There is little known on the population of this species, as the species is both rare and elusive. The Hastings River mouse is often found in New South Wales, Eastern Australia and Queensland in altitudes reaching 1200 m. The Hastings River mouse is easily killed by humans suggesting possible domesticity of this species.
Size and biology
The body and head of this species measures about 145 mm and the average tail measurement is about 140 mm, slightly larger than most other mice. It also weighs an approximate 92 g.
References
- ^ . Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Breed, Bill; Ford, Fred (2007). Native Mice and Rats (PDF). CSIRO Publishing.
- OCLC 62265494.
- ^ "Hastings River Mouse". Archived from the original on 2004-09-06. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
- Menkhorst, P and Knight, F. 2001. Hastings River Mouse (Pseudomys oralis): Mammals of Lamington National Park. Australia: Fauna.com [1].