Black Rat (species: Rattus rattus) in Horton Falls NP (Gaia Guide)
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Rattus rattus
Black Rat


©Héctor J. Claudio: Black Rat (Rattus rattus)

©Kilessan: Black Rat (Rattus rattus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Rodentia
Family Muridae
Genus Rattus
Species Rattus rattus
Status least concern

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Colours

              

Distinguishing features

Despite its name, the black rat exhibits several colour forms. It is usually black to light brown in colour with a lighter underside. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 22 cm (Excluding the tail)

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Distribution


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