Black rat

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:age 3 to 4 months
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_season Year-round
gptkbp:color gptkb:Black
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Roof_rat
gptkb:Ship_rat
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:contributed_to Disease transmission
gptkbp:controls Poisoning
Trapping
gptkbp:cultivation Crop damage
Food contamination
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of urban life
Associated with filth
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:disease_resistance gptkb:Hantavirus
gptkb:Leptospirosis
gptkb:Salmonella
gptkbp:famous_person gptkb:The_Secret_of_NIMH
gptkb:Ratatouille
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:Scavenger
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Model organism for research
gptkbp:habitat Urban areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black rat
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:length 16 to 24 cm
18 to 25 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 2 to 4 years
gptkbp:litter_size 6 to 12
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Asia
gptkbp:nesting Builds nests in hidden areas
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Tale_of_Despereaux
gptkb:Rats_of_NIMH
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Cats
Birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Brown_rat
gptkb:House_mouse
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:senses Poor eyesight
Good hearing
Good smell
gptkbp:size gptkb:tank
gptkbp:social_structure Social
gptkbp:weight 150 to 300 grams
gptkbp:year 1758