Black Rat vs Bush Rat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Black Rat
0.24 m
Human
1.75 m
Bush Rat
0.15 m
| Black Rat | Bush Rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 75–230 g | 50–120 g |
| Length | 16–24 cm | 10–15 cm |
| Top Speed | 13 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 1–3 yrs | 1–3 yrs |
| Gestation | 21 days | 22 days |
| Offspring | 5–10 | 3–7 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Urban, Garden, Farmland, Forest, Woodland, Coast | Forest, Woodland, Heathland, Grassland, Wetland, coastal, Garden |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Oceania |
| Family | Muridae | Muridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |