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Ship rat, Rattus rattus, VT446

Physical Description

Study skin of a rat mounted on a cardboard plate. Specimen is flat and dorsoventrally compressed. Small tear in the mouth area.

Field Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 1 x 85 x 285mm
Length (Tail): 142mm
Length (ear): 20mm
Length (Foot cu): 33mm
Length (Foot su): 31mm
Length: 282mm
Weight: 86g

Sex

Male

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