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World's largest rodent

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What is the world’s largest rodent? #

Here’s a list, from smallest to largest rodents #

  • Baluchistan pygmy jerboa (Salpingotulus michaelis): One of the smallest rodents, measuring around 2.8 to 3.5 inches (7 to 9 centimeters) in length.

  • African pygmy mouse (Mus minutoides): Very small mouse species, typically measuring around 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) in length.

  • Eurasian harvest mouse (Micromys minutus): A tiny mouse species, averaging about 3.1 inches (8 centimeters) in length.

  • House mouse (Mus musculus): A common and widely distributed species, ranging from 3.9 to 4.9 inches (10 to 12.5 centimeters) in length.

  • Deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus): A small mouse species, varying in size but typically measuring between 4 to 5.9 inches (10 to 15 centimeters) in length.

  • Wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus): A medium-sized mouse species, measuring around 3.9 to 6.7 inches (10 to 17 centimeters) in length.

  • Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus): Also known as the brown rat, it can grow up to 7 to 10 inches (18 to 25 centimeters) long.

  • Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus): A social rodent, reaching lengths of 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 centimeters).

  • Coypu (Myocastor coypus): Also known as the nutria, it measures around 16 to 24 inches (40 to 60 centimeters) in length.

  • North American beaver (Castor canadensis): Known for building dams and lodges, beavers can reach lengths of 29 to 53 inches (73 to 135 centimeters).

  • Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris): The largest rodent species, they can grow up to 3.3 to 4.4 feet (1 to 1.35 meters) in length.

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