Brown Rat
Rattus norvegicus
About the Brown Rat
The Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), also referred to as the common rat, street rat, sewer rat, Hanover rat, Norway rat, Norwegian rat, or wharf rat is one of the best known and most common rats.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 35,334 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Brown Rat?
The scientific name of the Brown Rat is Rattus norvegicus.
How many Brown Rat sightings have been recorded?
35,334 observations of the Brown Rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
35,334
observations on iNaturalist
