Common Indian Field Mouse

The little Indian field mouse, also called the common Indian field mouse, is a small rodent with glossy light brown upper parts fading to greyish-white or white below, and often a light brown band or patch across the chest. The head and body are about 7cm long and the tail about 6cm, dark above and paler below (Wikipedia, general species account).

It has large rounded ears, a rather pointed muzzle and upper incisors that curve backwards. It is found in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The source opened here gives only this physical description and range, with nothing on diet, breeding or habits in Nepal, so none is stated. Nationally Least Concern (Nepal National Red List 2011).