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Rattus rattus

Naming
Scientific name: 
Rattus rattus
Primary Common name: 
Ship rat
Alternate Common Name: 
Black rat
Roof rat
Characteristics
Species Category: 
mammal
Current Extent: 
widespread
Likelihood of Introduction: 
n/a (already in CA)
TSN: 
180362
References
Sources: 
California Code of Regulations, Title 14 Sec 671
2010 South Florida Environmental Report