The wood mouse is characterized by its slender, pointed body and large eyes and ears. The head-body length of adult animals is 80-110 mm, the tail length is 70-90 mm, and the weight ranges between 15-32 g. Apodemus sylvaticus is brownish on the upper side of the body and grayish on the underside. Preferred habitats for the wood mouse are forest clearings, slopes, meadows, and cereal fields. This species is capable of climbing, swimming, and jumping. Mating occurs between April and October. The female gives birth to 2 to 9 young per litter. Up to four litters can be produced per year (Wenk 2007).

Diet: The wood mouse feeds on animal components such as insects, but mainly on plant-based foods such as herbs, nuts, and seeds (Wenk 2007).

Conservation status: Apodemus sylvaticus is considered “not endangered” in both the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and the Red List of Germany.