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Australian Bush Rat (Rattus fuscipes)

Australian Bush Rat

Rattus fuscipes

About the Australian Bush Rat

The bush rat or Australian bush rat (Rattus fuscipes) is a small Australian nocturnal animal. It is an omnivore and one of the most common indigenous species of rat on the continent, found in many heathland areas of Victoria and New South Wales.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Australian Bush Rat?

The scientific name of the Australian Bush Rat is Rattus fuscipes.

How many Australian Bush Rat sightings have been recorded?

1,955 observations of the Australian Bush Rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.

1,955 observations on iNaturalist
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