Oriental House Rat
Rattus tanezumi
About the Oriental House Rat
The Tanezumi rat (Rattus tanezumi), also known as the Asian rat or Asian house rat, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is closely related to the black rat (Rattus rattus). It is widespread in eastern, southern and south-eastern Asia, being found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Oriental House Rat?
The scientific name of the Oriental House Rat is Rattus tanezumi.
How many Oriental House Rat sightings have been recorded?
684 observations of the Oriental House Rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
684
observations on iNaturalist
