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Rattus annandalei
| Family Name: | Muridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Mammal) |
| Common Name: | Annandale's Rat |
Name
Description
| Size | 22 cm |
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| Description | Upperparts greyish-brown; underparts yellowish white. Tail uniformly brown and almost naked. Snout pointed. Limbs short. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Feeds on both animal and plant materials. Active at the night. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | Occurs in secondary forest and scrubland in Singapore. Distributed in the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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