Roof Rat
Rattus rattus
A sleek, agile climbing rat that nests in attics, trees, and upper structural voids.
Identification
Roof rats are black to brown-gray, 6-8 inches long, with large ears, prominent eyes, and a tail longer than the body.
Roof Rat is a type of rat. See the full rats guide for signs, treatment, and prevention.
Known species and subtypes
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