Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Animalia
right |
| gptkbp:activityPattern |
nocturnal
|
| gptkbp:conservationStatus |
Least Concern
|
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivore
|
| gptkbp:earType |
large ears
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Nesomyidae
|
| gptkbp:foundIn |
gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
|
| gptkbp:furColor |
grayish brown
|
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Cricetomys
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gambian pouched rat
|
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:Florida,_USA
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
being kept as exotic pets
spreading monkeypox in the US (2003 outbreak) |
| gptkbp:length |
25 to 45 cm (body)
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 8 years
|
| gptkbp:nativeTo |
gptkb:Africa
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
large size
large cheek pouches |
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Rodentia
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
gives birth to litters of 1-5 young
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
gptkb:Cricetomys_gambianus
|
| gptkbp:senseOfSmell |
highly developed
|
| gptkbp:tailLength |
36 to 46 cm
|
| gptkbp:trainable |
yes
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
landmine detection
tuberculosis detection |
| gptkbp:weight |
1 to 1.4 kg
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cricetomyinae
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|