Rat surmulot vs long yam
Rattus norvegicus compared with Dioscorea transversa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Rat surmulot | long yam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (animal) | Plantae (plante) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mammifères) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) |
| Family | Muridae (Mice & Rats) | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Rattus | Dioscorea |
| Species | Rattus norvegicus | Dioscorea transversa |
Conservation Status
Rat surmulot
LC — Least Concernlong yam
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Rat surmulot | long yam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Rat surmulot
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (15 countries), Europe (41 countries), North America (16 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (10 countries).
long yam
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Rat surmulot
Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
long yam
No description available.
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