Watercolor illustration of Rat musqué (Ondatra zibethicus)

Rat musqué

Ondatra zibethicus

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The Bisamratte (Ondatra zibethicus) is a species in the genus Ondatra. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (8 countries), Europe (37 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Animalia (animal)

Chordata (Chordates)

Mammalia (mammifères)

Rodentia (Rodents)

Species

Ondatra zibethicus (Rat musqué)

Names in Other Languages

French Rat musqué

German Bisam, Bisamratte

Russian Ondatra

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rat musqué?

The scientific name of Rat musqué is Ondatra zibethicus. It belongs to the genus Ondatra.

Where does Rat musqué live?

Rat musqué is found in Widely distributed across Asia (8 countries), Europe (37 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Chile, China.

What family does Rat musqué belong to?

Rat musqué (Ondatra zibethicus) belongs to the genus Ondatra, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

What kingdom does Rat musqué belong to?

Rat musqué (Ondatra zibethicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 49 Countries

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Genus Ondatra — 1 Species

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Rat musqué

Ondatra zibethicus

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