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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Morphological, behavioral, and ecological contrasts between C. gambianus proper and C. emini elucidated by Genest-Villard (1967) and Rosevear (1969). Type Locality: Gambia, Gambia …

Synonym Cricetomys ansorgei , Thomas, 1904 Similar species Summary Native to Africa, the Gambian pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus) has been introduced to the Florida Keys, …

(Cricetomys gambianus) R G Coopera INTRODUCTION The African giant rat or the Gambian pouched rat, Cricetomys gambianus (Water-house 1840) (order Rodentia; family Muridae) …

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, …

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 …

May 13, 2016 · 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 …