Wildlifeof China
Pacific Rat
Rats, Mice, Voles & Porcupines
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Rattus tanezumi
Basic stats
Diet
Seeds, fruit, grain, invertebrates and other available foods
Habitat
Forest, farmland, villages and buildings
Range
East, South and Southeast Asia
Rattus tanezumi is a medium-sized rat with brownish upperparts, a pale underside, prominent ears and a tail generally at least as long as the head and body. It is widespread across East, South and Southeast Asia and closely resembles the black rat, with which it has sometimes been confused. (Wikipedia, general species account)
The species occupies natural forest as well as farmland, villages and buildings. It is nocturnal, climbs readily and eats seeds, fruit, grain, invertebrates and many other available foods. Its association with people has allowed it to travel beyond parts of its original range. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Pacific Rat eat?
- Seeds, fruit, grain, invertebrates and other available foods
- What habitat does the Pacific Rat live in?
- Forest, farmland, villages and buildings
- Where is the Pacific Rat found?
- East, South and Southeast Asia