Black Rat vs Brown Rat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Black Rat
0.24 m
Human
1.75 m
Brown Rat
0.28 m
| Black Rat | Brown Rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 75–230 g | 0.14–0.5 kg |
| Length | 16–24 cm | 20–28 cm |
| Top Speed | 13 km/h | 9 km/h |
| Lifespan | 1–3 yrs | 1–3 yrs |
| Gestation | 21 days | 23 days |
| Offspring | 5–10 | 6–12 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Urban, Garden, Farmland, Forest, Woodland, Coast | Urban, Farmland, Garden, Wetland, Coast, Forest, Grassland, Woodland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Family | Muridae | Muridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |