Norway Rat
Rattus norvegicus
A heavy-bodied burrowing rat commonly found at ground level near foundations, woodpiles, and sewers.
Identification
Norway rats are brown-gray, 7-9.5 inches long, with a blunt nose, small ears, and a tail shorter than the body.
Norway Rat is a type of rat. See the full rats guide for signs, treatment, and prevention.
Known species and subtypes
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