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Rattus norvegicus
| Family Name: | Muridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Mammal) |
| Common Name: | Brown Rat |
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Description
| Size | 26.5 cm |
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| Description | Upperparts brown; underparts greyish brown to grey. Tail may be entirely brown or slightly paler below. Snout pointed. Tail long and almost naked. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Feeds on a mixed of plant and animarl materials. Lives mainly on the ground and seek shelters in burrows. Active at night, sometimes, can be seen during the day. |
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| Habitats | Terrestrial, Urban |
| Distribution | In Singapore, common in public housing estates. Distributed throughout the world especially where there are large cities. |
Status
| Species Status | Exotic / Introduced |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
