Black rat vs Feiler's rat
Both belong to the genus Rattus, so they are close relatives.
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What is the difference between a black rat and a feiler's rat?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- Both belong to the genus Rattus, so they are close relatives.
Side by side
| Black rat | Feiler's rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Rattus rattus | Rattus feileri |
| Family | Muridae | Muridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |
| Weight | 200 g – 229.1 g | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 4.2 years | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Not recorded |
| Countries recorded | 1 | Not recorded |
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