Additional information
| Common Name | Hispid Cotton Rat |
|---|---|
| Comments | Extremely prolific, it begins breeding at six weeks old. One of the most common mammals in Florida and the most common rodent in the southeastern U.S., it is a major crop pest. |
| Scientific Name | Sigmodon hispidus |
| Habitat | Meadows, farmlands, ditches. |
| Size | To 14 in. (35 cm) |
