# Taiwan field mouse (*Apodemus semotus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-13

The taiwan field mouse (Apodemus semotus) is a living rodent in the family Muridae, within the mammals. It is a small, nocturnal, terrestrial herbivore, and adults typically weigh about 25.8 g. Its global IUCN Red List category is Least Concern (LC), which is not an IUCN threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 23.6 g – 25.8 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 4.4 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 6.33 years |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest, grassland |
| Gestation | 23.4 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 5.17 |
| Age at maturity | 65 days – 71 days |
| Litters or clutches a year | 3.8 |
| Active | At night (nocturnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Rodentia
- family: Muridae
- genus: Apodemus
- species: *Apodemus semotus* Thomas, 1908

Synonyms: *Apodemus draco semotus*, *Apodemus sylvaticus semotus*

## Common questions

### How heavy is the taiwan field mouse?

Adults typically weigh about 25.8 g, and it falls in the small size class. The lowest value reported by our sources is 23.6 g.

### What does the taiwan field mouse eat?

It is a herbivore. Its trophic level is also listed as herbivore.

### What is the IUCN status of the taiwan field mouse?

Its global IUCN Red List category is Least Concern (LC), which is not an IUCN threatened category.

### How long does the taiwan field mouse live?

Its lifespan is typically about 4.4 years, with a highest recorded value of up to 6.3 years.

### How many young does the taiwan field mouse have?

A litter has 5 or 6 young, and there are 3 or 4 litters per year. Gestation lasts 23 days.

### Who named Apodemus semotus?

Apodemus semotus was named by Thomas, 1908. It belongs to the family Muridae.

## Sources

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