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Polynesian rat, Rattus exulans, VT413

Physical Description

Study skin of a rat mounted flat on a cardboard mounting plate. Some areas of skin missing from the chest. Large area of skin missing from lower abdomen.

Field Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 3 x 90 x 265mm
Length (Tail): 150mm
Length (Ear): 18mm
Length (Foot cu): 29mm
Length: 292mm
Length (Foot su): 26mm
Weight: 65g

Sex

Male

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