Black Rat vs Rakali
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Black Rat
0.24 m
Human
1.75 m
Rakali
0.39 m
| Black Rat | Rakali | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 75–230 g | 0.34–1.3 kg |
| Length | 16–24 cm | 24–39 cm |
| Top Speed | 13 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 1–3 yrs | 3–6 yrs |
| Gestation | 21 days | 35 days |
| Offspring | 5–10 | 1–7 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Urban, Garden, Farmland, Forest, Woodland, Coast | Wetland, River, Lake, Coast, Mangrove, Forest |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Oceania |
| Family | Muridae | Muridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |