Andaman Archipelago Rat

Andaman Archipelago RatThis large rat occurs in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Its coarse fur and tail, which is shorter than its head and body, are notable features.What does it look like?It is large and heavily built. The coarse back is grizzled black and dull ochre, while the underside is bluish gray. The tail is uniformly dark brown and shorter than the head and body.How does it live?This large rat occurs in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Its coarse fur and tail, which is shorter than its head and body, are notable features.The original account reports captures in dense jungle on Henry Lawrence Island. A 2005 national assessment lists tropical and subtropical evergreen forest as habitat.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.