Black rat  (Rattus rattus)

Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderRodentia
FamilyMuridae
GenusRattus (1)
SizeHead & body length: 16-24 cm (2)
Tail length: 18-26 cm (2)
Weight150-250 g (2)
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Status

Not legally protected in the UK. No conservation designations (3).

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