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Rattus exulans

Polynesian Rat

As recorded: Rattus exulans (Peale, 1848)

Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Rodentia › Muridae

Collected by
O R & J WilkesO. R →J. Wilkes →
Region
Papua New Guinea
Identified by
A C Ziegler / confirmed by K M Helgenconfirmed by K.M. Helgen →Alan C. Ziegler →
Record type
Preserved specimen
1,156 Bishop specimens of Rattus exulans · collected 1924–1973Species page ›

Cite this specimen

Rattus exulans. BPBM 53050. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 95085820. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/vz-bbm-ng/53050.

Record sources

Data-quality notes from GBIF

  • Type status not recognized

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