🌿Native Nature

Oriental House Rat

Rattus tanezumi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Muridae ›Genus: Rattus

About

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oriental House Rat?
The scientific name of Oriental House Rat is Rattus tanezumi.
What is the conservation status of Oriental House Rat?
The Oriental House Rat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Oriental House Rat belong to?
Oriental House Rat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Oriental House Rat belong to?
Oriental House Rat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Oriental House Rat belong to?
Oriental House Rat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Oriental House Rat belong to?
Oriental House Rat belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Oriental House Rat belong to?
Oriental House Rat belongs to the family Muridae.
What genus does Oriental House Rat belong to?
Oriental House Rat belongs to the genus Rattus.