Polynesian rat

Rattus exulans

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (6 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Chile).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇨🇱 Chile 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Muridae (Mice & Rats)

Genus

Rattus

Species

Rattus exulans (Polynesian rat)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Polynesian rat?

The scientific name of Polynesian rat is Rattus exulans. It belongs to the genus Rattus.

What is the conservation status of Polynesian rat?

Polynesian rat (Rattus exulans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Polynesian rat live?

Polynesian rat is found in Widely distributed across Asia (6 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Cambodia, Chile, Fiji, Japan, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru.

What family does Polynesian rat belong to?

Polynesian rat (Rattus exulans) belongs to the genus Rattus, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.

Is Polynesian rat endangered?

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

What kingdom does Polynesian rat belong to?

Polynesian rat (Rattus exulans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Polynesian rat?

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