Little Indian field mouse


The little Indian field mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.
It is found in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Description

Head and body length is 7 cm. Tail is 6 cm. Upper parts a glossy light brown fading to grayish white or white on the ventral surface. There is often a light brown band or splotch across the chest. Large rounded ears set on the head. Muzzle rather pointed. Tail is dark above, and paler below. Upper incisors curve backwards.

In culture

This animal is known as වෙල් හීන් මීයා by Sinhalese people.