Northwestern Marsh Rice Rat
Oryzomys texensis
About the Northwestern Marsh Rice Rat
The marsh rice rat (Oryzomys palustris) is a semiaquatic North American rodent in the family Cricetidae. It usually occurs in wetland habitats, such as swamps and salt marshes. It is found mostly in the eastern and southern United States, from New Jersey and Kansas south to Florida and northeasternmost Tamaulipas, Mexico; its range previously extended further west and north, where it may have been a commensal in corn-cultivating communities. Weighing about 40 to 80 g (1.4 to...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Northwestern Marsh Rice Rat?
The scientific name of the Northwestern Marsh Rice Rat is Oryzomys texensis.
How many Northwestern Marsh Rice Rat sightings have been recorded?
38 observations of the Northwestern Marsh Rice Rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
