Australian Swamp Rat

Rattus lutreolus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

The Australian swamp rat, also known as the eastern swamp rat, is a species of rat native to the coasts of southern and eastern Australia.

Fun Fact

The Australian swamp rat grows to have a body length of approximately 160 millimetres (6 in) with a tail length of approximately 110 mm (4.

Habitat

Occurs in lowland country from Fraser Island down the coast of New South Wales and Victoria to the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia.

Diet

Eating an increased amount of seeds due to their abundance and possible nutritional value in breeding season.

Lifespan

To be updated