Skeleton and fur only. Found next to unenclosed compost pit. Scull missing. Estimate total length with head would have been 250-270mm. Guessing by size was Black Rat or small Brown Rat.
OK thanks Don will go with that. My initial guess at a rat (possibly juvenile) as it didn't seem to fit the CNM field guide House Mouse More Information link info which indicates a smaller total length "...House mice have an adult body length (nose to base of tail) of 7.5–10 cm (3.0–3.9 in) and a tail length of 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in)....". Does the info link need correction or changing?
Yes probably. I went from the Field Companion to Mammals of Australia (Van Dyck ea 2013) which gives 135-295 mm for house mouse, and 350-450 mm for Black Rat. I better check some other sources first.
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