Dusky Rat (Rattus colletti) — Least Concern Mammalia

Dusky Rat

Rattus colletti

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The dusky rat is an indigenous species of rodent in the family Muridae found in Australia.

Fun Fact

Kunwinjku people of western Arnhem Land call this animal mulbbu, a name also applied to other rodent species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in the monsoonal subcoastal plains of the Northern Territory, Australia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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