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| Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
| Cape York Rat , Mottle-tailed Rat Rattus leucopus | |
| Mammal Family : | "Rodents" Muridae |
| Description : | Common. Body 180mm ; Tail 171mm ; Weight 139g ; Fur brown above. Nocturnal. Eats insects, fruit, seeds and fungi. Litter size 2 to 5. Burrows have several entrances, interconnecting chambers, linded with dry leaves. Holes in rotting logs are also used. |
| Typical Habitat : | Rainforest. |
| Distribution : | Northern population, Cape York, between the McIlwraith Range and Bamaga. Southern population, Cooktown to Paluma Range. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | habitats seen (1) .. |
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