Rattus rattus

Primary Common Name

Ship rat

Alternate Common Name(s)

Black ratRoof rat

Characteristics

Species Category

mammal

Current Extent

widespread

Likelihood of Introduction

n/a (already in CA)

Source Citation(s)

California Code of Regulations, Title 14 Sec 671

Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)

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