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| Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
| Ship Rat , Black Rat , Roof Rat , Fruit Rat Rattus rattus | |
| Mammal Family : | "Rodents" Muridae |
| Description : | Introduced. Abundant. Body 19cm ; Tail 23cm ; Weight 240g ; Fur from black to white, usually steel-grey. Nocturnal. Omnivorous. Good climber. Litter size 5 to 10. Disease carrier of salmonellosis, leptospirosis and plague bacillus. |
| Typical Habitat : | Coastal areas. |
| Distribution : | Almost all of Australia's coastline. |
| Introduced : | Yes |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
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