Soft-furred Rat Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Millardia meltada
Family : Muridae
Order : Rodentis
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Mated Field Rat, Soft-furred Field Rat
Habitat : Forest, Shrubland, Grassland
Description : The soft-furred rat is a relatively small rodent, measuring around 15-20 cm in length and weighing between 60-100 grams.
As its name suggests, the soft-furred rat has soft, dense fur that is typically a brownish-gray color on its back and a lighter gray on its belly. It has large ears, a long tail, and sharp claws.
It can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas.
Soft-furred rats are generally nocturnal, spending most of the day in burrows or other hiding places. They are also known to be social animals, often living in groups or pairs.
Soft-furred rats are omnivores, feeding on a variety of foods including insects, fruits, seeds, and small animals.
Female soft-furred rats typically give birth to litters of 2-6 young after a gestation period of around 23-24 days.
The soft-furred rat is listed as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), meaning that it is not currently at risk of extinction.
As its name suggests, the soft-furred rat has soft, dense fur that is typically a brownish-gray color on its back and a lighter gray on its belly. It has large ears, a long tail, and sharp claws.
It can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas.
Soft-furred rats are generally nocturnal, spending most of the day in burrows or other hiding places. They are also known to be social animals, often living in groups or pairs.
Soft-furred rats are omnivores, feeding on a variety of foods including insects, fruits, seeds, and small animals.
Female soft-furred rats typically give birth to litters of 2-6 young after a gestation period of around 23-24 days.
The soft-furred rat is listed as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), meaning that it is not currently at risk of extinction.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Mus booduga
(Indian Field Mouse) -
Tatera indica
(Indian Gerbil) -
Nesokia indica
(Short-tailed Bandicoot Rat) -
Bandicota indica
(Large Bandicoot Rat) -
Rattus nitidus
(Himalayan Field Rat) -
Mus cookii
(Cook’s Mouse) -
Rattus rattus
(Common House Rat) -
Berylmys bowersi
(Bower’s white-toothed Rat) -
Vandeleuria oleracea
(Asiatic long-tailed climbing mouse) -
Leopoldamys edwardsi
(Edward’s Rat)
References:
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:wikipedia, photo copyright: wikipedia.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:wikipedia, photo copyright: wikipedia.more information please contact with us.