Rattus rattus

Black Rat at Deakin, ACT

Rattus rattus at Deakin, ACT - 16 May 2019
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Identification history

Rattus rattus 18 May 2019 DonFletcher
Rattus norvegicus 18 May 2019 LisaH

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I think this is a headless rat, and guess it was dropped by a flying predator during the night?

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DonFletcher wrote:
   19 May 2019
Tail and build both too slender for Rattus norvegicus and white belly not typical. Length of tail indicates probably R rattus (Black Rat) rather than R fuscipes (Bush Rat), and urban location.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 16 May 2019 01:03 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

Species information

  • Rattus rattus Scientific name
  • Black Rat Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1019.83m Recorded at altitude
  • 102 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
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