Wildlifeof Thailand
Malaysian Wood Rat
Muridae
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Rattus tiomanicus
Basic stats
Habitat
Nocturnal, mainly arboreal
Range
Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines
Size
Head and body 140–190mm; tail 150–200mm
Weight
55–150g
The Malayan field rat, also called the Malaysian field rat or Malaysian wood rat, is a nocturnal, mainly arboreal rat of Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is a common species. The head and body measure 140–190 mm and the tail 150–200 mm, and it weighs 55–150 g. The ears are large and nearly naked (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Malaysian Wood Rat live in?
- Nocturnal, mainly arboreal
- Where is the Malaysian Wood Rat found?
- Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines
- How big is the Malaysian Wood Rat?
- Head and body 140–190mm; tail 150–200mm
- How much does the Malaysian Wood Rat weigh?
- 55–150g