Black Rat (Rattus Rattus) | Project Noah

Photo by CindyBinghamKeiser

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Field Notes

Description:

This rodent (mouse or rat) was about 5 inches long not counting the tail that is longer than the body. It appears to have some illness causing the edge of the ears and the tip of the nose to look irregular.

Habitat:

This is the first time I've seen it hide behind our shed so I was able to get a few photos of it. It's been eating dropped bird seed from our parrots in the backyard.

Reference Links:

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CindyBinghamKeiser

Thanks Jellis!

By the size, ears and color it looks like a Roof Rat -rattus rattus (aka Black Rat which are not always black)

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