Rats
Identification of small mammals from photos is uncertain. It helps to have multiple photos, preferably with a scale in all images, showing: the ratio of tail-length to body-length; the nature of the ears, including how far the ear lobe will reach, in relation to the eye, when the ear lobe is folded forward; the pads under the hind feet; the fur above and below the body, any markings on the head or face; and the scales and fur on the tail.
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Discussion
Watermelontree
wrote:
6 Jan 2025
Yet again there is no listing for this locally common species and no way to include the correct identification. Why bother using this database at all?
Melomys burtoni
Watermelontree
wrote:
6 Jan 2025
Why can't you accept Melomys cervinipes? There is no synonym for this species of which I'm aware. Please fix this!
Melomys burtoni
Untidy
wrote:
6 Nov 2024
Thank you. Yes it is climbing the fence. I posted it for amusement value. I know I shouldn't do that.
Rattus rattus
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