Ship Rat

A fully grown Ship Rat has a body length of 190 mm and tail length of 230 mm. The sleek-looking adult rats weigh around 280 grams. These are found in different colors ranging from black to white but generally these are found in steel-grey color with white belly. The tail is much longer than the head and body. This rat species have beady eyes and dark tail with rounded hairless ears. The ears are enough big to cover the eyes when extended. The forefeet of the rats are four-toed while the hind feet are five-toed. The ship rats are found close to human habitation including residential spaces, commercial shops, warehouses, as well as degraded habitats. The nocturnal species of rats are good climbers thus are rarely seen on ground. This species of rats prefer to feed on fruits, seeds, and nuts. These rodents remain highly active during the nights.