Long-haired Rat
Rattus villosissimus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
The long-haired rat, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae which is native to Australia. The long-haired rat is well known for its population irruptions over vast areas of Australia which is the basis of its alternative common name, the plague rat. Most of the research on the long-haired rat has been conducted during times of massive population fluctuations and therefore little is known about their biology in a non-eruptive period.
Fun Fact
The long-haired rat is well known for its population irruptions over vast areas of Australia which is the basis of its alternative common name, the plague rat.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occur in temperate, sub-tropical, desert and hummock grasslands regions.
Diet
Diet of the long-haired rat is not fully understood.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance