Himalayan Rat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)

Family

Muridae (Mice & Rats)

Genus

Rattus

Species

Rattus pyctoris (Himalayan Rat)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Ni Jiashu

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black rat

Rattus rattus

Extinct

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Ricefield Rat

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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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Least Concern

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Rattus montanus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Himalayan Rat?

The scientific name of Himalayan Rat is Rattus pyctoris. It belongs to the genus Rattus.

What is the conservation status of Himalayan Rat?

Himalayan Rat (Rattus pyctoris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Himalayan Rat belong to?

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

Is Himalayan Rat endangered?

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

What kingdom does Himalayan Rat belong to?

Himalayan Rat (Rattus pyctoris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Himalayan Rat?

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