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| Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
| Giant White-tailed Rat , Giant Naked-tailed Rat Uromys caudimaculatus | |
| Mammal Family : | "Rodents" Muridae |
| Description : | Common. Body 33cm ; Tail 345mm[ hairless, last 10cm white] ; Weight 640g ; Fur grey to brown above. Nocturnal. Active climber. Eats fruits, nuts, fungi, insects, small reptiles,birds eggs and crabs. Nest in tree hollows and under logs. Litter size 2 to 3. |
| Typical Habitat : | Rainforest, closed woodland, melaleuca forest, swamps and mangroves. Know predators are the Lesser Sooty Owl, Spotted-tailed Quoll, Rufous Owl, Dingo and feral Cat. |
| Distribution : | Cape York to Mt. Elliot. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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