One of the 11 rats on WAnimals
Mammals · Rodentia · Muridae
Rattus rattus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The black rat, or roof rat, comes originally from the Indian subcontinent and spread across the whole world as a stowaway on ships and caravans. It is slimmer than the brown rat, with longer ears and tail, and an outstanding climber: it occupies roofs, false ceilings and tree crowns, while the brown rat dominates sewers and cellars. It is one of the most destructive invaders on the planet: on oceanic islands it has caused or contributed to the extinction of dozens of species of birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
Weight
75 g – 230 g
Size
16 cm – 24 cm
Life expectancy
2 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Rattus rattus
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Black Rat — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
Based on what we already know about black rat.