Arabian spiny mouse

(Acomys dimidiatus)

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Description

Acomys dimidiatus is a mammal species that is part of the genus tag mice and the rat family.A small muzzle,with a body length of 9.5 to 12.5 cm,excluding the 9 to 12 cm long tail,and a weight between 30 and 45 g.Like all the mice,it has a pointed nose and pointed stiff chest on the back.The fur on the back and sides is more or less light orange,with a clear border to the clear white belly.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Mammalia
Order:Rodentia
Family:Muridae
Genus:Acomys
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