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| Distribution |
It occurs in all 100 counties in NC.
The native range is Asia, but introduced accidentally into the New World, and now present over most of North America except for northern Canada and northern Alaska. |
| Abundance |
Essentially abundant statewide. Presumably less numerous in the middle and higher elevations in the mountains, if only because there are fewer human structures for inhabiting at those elevations. Note that the iNaturalist website contains photos for several dozen counties across the state, and the editors have not taken the time to update the map with "Photo" records/documentation unless the county had previously no known records (white on the map). |
| Seasonal Occurrence |
Active year-round. |
| Habitat |
As is well known, occurs typically close to man, in houses, other buildings, urban places, and in farmyards. It also is widely found in fields and other brushy areas, but does not occur in forested areas. |
| Behavior |
Essentially nocturnal in activity. They are much less active in winter than at other seasons, sticking close to nests at that season. |
| Comments |
This exotic pest is overly familiar to most folks, especially those living in cites and on farms. |
| Origin |
Introduced |
| NC List |
Official |
 State Rank |
SE |
| State Status |
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| Global Rank |
G5 |
| Federal Status |
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| subspecies |
Mus musculus musculus |
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