Rat information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Rat, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Rat
Rats are various medium-sized, long-tailed rodents. Species of rats are found throughout the order Rodentia, with the genus Rattus containing the most familiar rats. Other rat genera include Neotoma, Bandicota and Dipodomys. Among the best-known rats are the black rat and brown rat, both of which are native to Asia. Rats belong to the same subfamily as mice and are often distinguished based on their size. Usually the common name of a large muroid rodent will include the word "rat", while a smaller muroid's name will include "mouse". The common terms rat and mouse are not taxonomically specific. Like mice, they are known to invade properties for food, water, warmth, and shelter. There are 56 known species of rats in the world.
Rat facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Rattus norvegicus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Cities, farms & burrows
- A group is called
- Mischief
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Rodentia
- Family Muridae
- Genus Rattus
- Species Rattus norvegicus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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Rat — questions people ask
What is the scientific name of the Rat?
Rattus norvegicus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Rodentia, Family Muridae.
Is the Rat endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Rattus norvegicus is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Rat live?
2 to 3 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Rat eat?
Omnivore. Its usual habitat is cities, farms & burrows.
Where can I read about Rat farming and care?
Animalsss has 2 published guides that mention Rat, listed in the Rat blogs section on this page.
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