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| Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
| Bush Rat , Allied Rat Rattus fuscipes | |
| Mammal Family : | "Rodents" Muridae |
| Description : | Common. Body 160mm ; Tail 150mm ; Weight 120g ; Fur brown-grey. Nocturnal. Of the native rats, it's the most insectivorous, also eats fungi, grass, lilies, fruits and seeds. Litter size of 5. Nest in burrows. |
| Typical Habitat : | Forested coast and ranges, moist gullies and creek verges. Prefers undergrowth of shrubs and ferns. |
| Distribution : | Coastal in four areas. Cooktown to Townsville; Rockhampton to western Victoria; Portland Vic., to Eyre Peninsula; South-western W.A. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (2) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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