Scientific name: Rattus Rattus

BLACK OR ROOF RAT

Morphology: Posen thin and elongated body measuring 16 to 24 cm. length with tail longer than head and body together, they weigh 150 to 200g and is smaller than the sewerHer hair varies from gray to black with lighter belly, has pointed snout and large eyes and ears.

Habitat and diet: It usually lives in "height", so come down from his cave to eat and drink. You can live in trees, vines and ceilings. Its territory covers 50m. from the nest. They live in colonies similar to hierarchical Rat.. It is omnivorous but prefers fruits, nuts, grains and vegetables.

Life cycle: are 4 to 6 litters per year with 5-10 young, with a management of three weeks.