Rats


Identification of small mammals from photos is uncertain. It helps to have multiple photos, preferably with a scale in all images, showing: the ratio of tail-length to body-length; the nature of the ears, including how far the ear lobe will reach, in relation to the eye, when the ear lobe is folded forward; the pads under the hind feet; the fur above and below the body, any markings on the head or face; and the scales and fur on the tail. 


Rats

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Discussion

HelenCross wrote:
31 Jan 2025
Cutie!

Unidentified Rat
6 Jan 2025
Yet again there is no listing for this locally common species and no way to include the correct identification. Why bother using this database at all?

Melomys burtoni
6 Jan 2025
Why can't you accept Melomys cervinipes? There is no synonym for this species of which I'm aware. Please fix this!

Melomys burtoni
Topwood wrote:
8 Nov 2024
Yes I'm thinking a Swamp Rat

Rattus or Mastacomys sp. (genus)
Untidy wrote:
6 Nov 2024
Thank you. Yes it is climbing the fence. I posted it for amusement value. I know I shouldn't do that.

Rattus rattus
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