Brown Rat vs Rakali
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Brown Rat
0.28 m
Human
1.75 m
Rakali
0.39 m
| Brown Rat | Rakali | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.14–0.5 kg | 0.34–1.3 kg |
| Length | 20–28 cm | 24–39 cm |
| Top Speed | 9 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 1–3 yrs | 3–6 yrs |
| Gestation | 23 days | 35 days |
| Offspring | 6–12 | 1–7 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Urban, Farmland, Garden, Wetland, Coast, Forest, Grassland, Woodland | Wetland, River, Lake, Coast, Mangrove, Forest |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Oceania |
| Family | Muridae | Muridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |