The Gambian pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus), also commonly known as the African giant pouched rat, is a species of nocturnal pouched rat of the giant pouched rat genus Cricetomys, in the family Nesomyidae. It is among the largest muroids in the world, growing to about 0.9 m (3 ft) long, including the tail, which makes up half of its total ...

Gam­bian rats have coarse, brown fur and a dark ring around the eyes, in con­trast to African giant pouched rats, which have soft, grey coats with white fur on the belly. Their long tails are scaly and they have nar­row heads with small eyes.

Large rodent capable of becoming highly destructive to agricultural crops and native species; may also serve as a vector of several diseases (Engeman et al. 2007) Currently established on Grassy Key, Florida (Engeman et al. 2018) University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. Provides state, county, point and GIS data.

The Gambian pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus) is a species of pouched rat of the giant pouched rat genus Cricetomys. It is among the largest muroids in the world, growing to about 0.9 m (3 ft) long, including the tail, which makes up half of its total length.

Morphological, behavioral, and ecological contrasts between C. gambianus proper and C. emini elucidated by Genest-Villard (1967) and Rosevear (1969). Type Locality: Gambia, Gambia River. Activity patterns. The Northern Giant Pouched Rat is nocturnal and terrestrial, but it might also climb. It is often commensal with humans. It excavates burrows.

Synonym Cricetomys ansorgei , Thomas, 1904 Similar species Summary Native to Africa, the Gambian pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus) has been introduced to the Florida Keys, United States. This large, highly fecund, omnivorous rodent poses a threat to native ecological communities in this area.

(Cricetomys gambianus) R G Coopera INTRODUCTION The African giant rat or the Gambian pouched rat, Cricetomys gambianus (Water-house 1840) (order Rodentia; family Muridae) (Fig. 1), is the world’s largest nocturnal rat and is native to tropical Africa, where it is recorded from 29 coun-tries, many thriving in urban settings1,9,10.

The African giant rat, AGR (Cricetomys gambianus, Waterhouse -1840), is Africa's largest muroid rodent species, a popular and highly priced exotic pet in Europe (Cooper 2008 (Cooper , 2014, also...

The giant pouched rats (genus Cricetomys) of sub-Saharan Africa are large muroid rodents. Their head and body lengths range from 25–45 cm (10–17.5 in) with scaly tails ranging from 36–46 cm (14–18 in). They weigh between 1.0 and 1.5 kg (2.2 and 3.3 lb).

2016年5月13日 · The African giant pouched rat has become famous for its size and remarkable ability to save lives by sniffing out landmines and tuberculosis. The animal is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa above South Africa with four main species identified – Cricetomys gambianus, Cricetomys emini, Cricetomys ansorgei, and Cricetomys kivuensis.