Wildlifeof China
Greater Bandicoot-rat
Rats, Mice, Voles & Porcupines
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Bandicota indica
Basic stats
Range
South and Southeast Asia, including China
Size
30–45cm head-body length; tail up to 28cm
The greater bandicoot-rat is a large, heavy-bodied rodent with a head-body length of 30–45cm and a tail reaching 28cm. It has coarse dark grey-brown fur mixed with long black hairs, greyer flanks, a paler grey underside and a dark, nearly hairless scaly tail. Its broad Asian range includes China. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- Where is the Greater Bandicoot-rat found?
- South and Southeast Asia, including China
- How big is the Greater Bandicoot-rat?
- 30–45cm head-body length; tail up to 28cm