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Black rat

Rodents
The black rat, also known as the roof rat, ship rat, or house rat, is a common long-tailed rodent of the stereotypical rat genus Rattus, in the subfamily Murinae. It likely originated in the Indian subcontinent, but is now found worldwide. The... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Rattus rattus
Lifespan: 12 months (In the wild)
Mass: 2.6 – 8.1 oz (Adult)
Gestation period: 23 days
Class: Mammalia
Domain: Eukaryota
Family: Muridae