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Rat

Rattus norvegicus

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Mammal
  • Global

About the Rat

The Rat (Rattus norvegicus) is a mammal found in many parts of the world. Its habitats include grasslands and wetlands.

It weighs around 350 g and has a lifespan of about 3 years. Its top speed is 13 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 1 billion individuals.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Rattus norvegicus
Group
Mammal
Region
Global
Habitats
Grassland, Wetland
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
350 g
Lifespan
3 years
Top speed
13 km/h
Estimated population
1 billion

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Zeynel Cebeci
Changes
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Find the Rat in Animal Gacha

Open packs, add it to your collection and take it into battle on iOS and Android.