Rattus rattus

Black Rat at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Rattus rattus at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 11 Jun 2023
Rattus rattus at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 11 Jun 2023
Rattus rattus at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 11 Jun 2023
Rattus rattus at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 11 Jun 2023
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Identification history

Rattus rattus 11 Jun 2023 DonFletcher
Rattus rattus 11 Jun 2023 CarbonAI
Rattus or Mastacomys sp. (genus) 11 Jun 2023 SteveBorkowskis

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Assuming Rattus rattus juvenile. Cause of death unknown. See second photo for rear foot pad detail.

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Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • Deceased Animal health
  • Eggs Breeding behaviour
  • Unknown Gender

Species information

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

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
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  • Additional attributes
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