Ricefield Rat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Philippines.

🇵🇭 Philippines

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Chordata (حبليات)

Class

Mammalia (ثدييات)

Order

Rodentia (قوارض)

Family

Muridae (Mice & Rats)

Genus

Rattus

Species

Rattus argentiventer (Ricefield Rat)

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Rattus rattus

Extinct

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Rattus pyctoris

Least Concern

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Rattus norvegicus

Least Concern

Polynesian rat

Rattus exulans

Least Concern

Losea Rat

Rattus losea

Least Concern

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Rattus tanezumi

Least Concern

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Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ricefield Rat?

The scientific name of Ricefield Rat is Rattus argentiventer. It belongs to the genus Rattus.

What is the conservation status of Ricefield Rat?

Ricefield Rat (Rattus argentiventer) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ricefield Rat live?

Ricefield Rat is found in Found in Philippines.. Countries include Philippines.

What family does Ricefield Rat belong to?

Ricefield Rat (Rattus argentiventer) belongs to the genus Rattus, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.

Is Ricefield Rat endangered?

No, Ricefield Rat (Rattus argentiventer) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ricefield Rat belong to?

Ricefield Rat (Rattus argentiventer) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Ricefield Rat?

The closest relatives of Ricefield Rat in the genus Rattus include black rat, Himalayan Rat, Brown Rat, Polynesian rat, Losea Rat.