ROOF RAT (Rattus rattus)

Biology

• Length: 6 to 8 inches
• Weight: 5 to 12 ounces
• Normally brown to gray-black in color
• Tail is longer than head and body combined.
• Droppings are up to ½ inch long, spindle shaped with pointed ends.

Distribution/Habits

• Found worldwide
• Prefer to nest in upper parts of structure, such as roof tops
• Will nest outdoors in higher areas, such as tree tops, or will nest in burrows in or under vegetation around buildings
• Will shy away from new objects in their established route to food and water sites.