No. 365 Mus Terricolor. — The Earth-coloured Field Mouse
Habitat.—India generally, I think. It has been found in the valley of the Ganges, in Bengal, in the Santal district west of Midnapore, and Southern India.
Description.—The colour varies according to the soil, but in general fawn brown, more or less rufescent—those from the valley of the Ganges being darker than those from the ferruginous soil of other parts. The under-parts are white, abruptly separated from the brown; fur short and soft.
Size.—Head and body, 2½ inches; tail, 2-1/8 inches.
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