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 are found in cen­tral Africa, in re­gions south of the Sa­hara desert as far south as Zu­l­u­land. This in­cludes coun­tries such as Nige­ria among oth­ers. (Ajayi, et al., 1978; King­don, 1989) Gam­bian rats in­habit a va­ri­ety of habi­tats rang­ing from arid areas to tem­per­ate areas, but need some form of shel­ter to sur­vive.

New invasive species in southern Florida: Gambian rat (Cricetomys gambianus). Journal of Mammalogy 87(2): 262-264. Journal of Mammalogy 87(2): 262-264. Main menu

The Gambian rat (Cricetomys gambianus), also referred to as the gambian pouched or African giant pouched rat, is among the largest rat in the family Muridae with an average length of 3 feet including the tail. The gambian rat can weigh as much as 9 …

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.

(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.

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.

The Gambian pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus), also known as the African giant pouched rat, is a nocturnal pouched rat of the giant pouched rat genus Cricetomys, and is among the largest muroids in the world, growing up to about 0.9 metres (3 ft) long including their tail which makes up half their length.

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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.