Rattus rattus (black rat)
| Diet | generalist |
| Habitat | varies, urban, non-native but common in warmer populated areas (south and coastal NA) |
| Description | Tail longer than body, black (but R. norvegicus has black phase). |
| Skull Characteristics | Temporal ridges flare out at parietal. Bulbous cranium. |
| Notes | Link to more species information:
Animal Diversity Web |