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Ship rat, Rattus rattus, VT330

Physical Description

Study skin of a rat mounted flat on a cardboard mounting plate. Some bits of skin missing from the chest and abdomen area.

Field Collection

In bush behind house near grass.

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 2 x 100 x 300mm
Weight: 183g
Length: 383mm
Length (Tail): 214mm
Length (Ear): 23mm
Length (Foot cu): 35.5mm
Length (Foot su): 33mm
Length (Head+body): 169mm

Sex

Female

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