Losea Rat
Rattus losea
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyMuridae (Old World Mice and Rats)
- GenusRattus (Old World Rats)
- SpeciesRattus losea (Losea Rat)
About the Losea Rat
The lesser ricefield rat (Rattus losea) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1871 and is found in China, Laos, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Musser, G. G.; Carleton, M. D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M. (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 1473. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Losea Rat in Khao Yai National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Khao Yai National Park
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Malayan Porcupine
Hystrix brachyura
Black Giant Squirrel
Ratufa bicolor
Finlayson's Squirrel
Callosciurus finlaysonii
Gray-bellied Squirrel
Callosciurus caniceps
Indochinese Ground Squirrel
Menetes berdmorei
Himalayan Striped Squirrel
Tamiops mcclellandii
Pallas's Squirrel
Callosciurus erythraeus
Indian Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista philippensis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
More parks will be added in future updates.