Andaman rat
Rattus stoicus (Miller, 1902)
The andaman rat (Rattus stoicus) is a species in the family Muridae, order Rodentia. Recorded adults weigh about 323 g and live up to 1 year. Its IUCN Red List status is Vulnerable.
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Quick facts about the andaman rat
- Weight
- 323 gsrc for Weight
- Length
- Not recorded
- Lifespan
- 1 yearsrc for Lifespan
- Diet
- Herbivoresrc for Diet
- Main food
- Not recorded
- Habitat
- Not recorded
- Young per litter or clutch
- Not recorded
- Active
- At night (nocturnal)src for Active
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrialsrc for Lifestyle
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable (IUCN)src for Conservation status
- Countries on record
- Not recorded
Where does the andaman rat live?
Not recorded
What is the andaman rat?
The Andaman rat (Rattus stoicus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands, where it has been recorded on Henry Lawrence Island, South Andaman, and Middle Andaman. It is a nocturnal species that lives in tropical evergreen forests from sea level to 200 m (660 ft) above sea level.
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Is the andaman rat endangered?
The andaman rat is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List: it faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
- LCLeast Concern
- NTNear Threatened
- VUVulnerable
- ENEndangered
- CRCritically Endangered
- EWExtinct in the Wild
- EXExtinct
Category via Wikidata (CC0). Find the full assessment on the IUCN Red List. See all Vulnerable species. What the categories mean.
How is the andaman rat classified?
- kingdomAnimalia
- phylumChordata
- classMammalia
- orderRodentia
- familyMuridae
- genusRattus
- SpeciesRattus stoicus (Miller, 1902)
Synonyms Mus rogersi, Mus stoicus, Mus taciturnus, Rattus rogersi
Other names and names in other languages (6)
- Andaman Archipelago ratEnglish
- Andaman Archipelago ratEnglish
- andamaanienrottaFinnish
- アンダマンマチクマネズミJapanese
- szczur andamańskiPolish
- Андаманская крысаRussian
Relatives of the andaman rat
Other species in the same genus Rattus.
Brown rat
Rattus norvegicus
Black rat
Rattus rattus
Polynesian rat
Rattus exulans
Ricefield rat
Rattus argentiventer
Summit rat
Rattus baluensis
Bush rat
Rattus fuscipes
CompareAndaman rat vs Brown ratAndaman rat vs Black ratAndaman rat vs Polynesian ratAndaman rat vs Ricefield rat
Common questions
Answered only where our data holds the answer.
How big is the andaman rat?
An adult andaman rat weighs 323 g, according to values recorded on Wikidata.
Is the andaman rat endangered?
The andaman rat is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, meaning it faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
How long does the andaman rat live?
The andaman rat has a recorded lifespan of 1 year.
What kind of animal is the andaman rat?
The andaman rat (Rattus stoicus) belongs to the family Muridae in the order Rodentia.
Sources and how to cite this page
Data as of 2026-11-11. How this page is put together.
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