Roof rat

Thought to have been introduced to Sydney here in New South Wales with the First Fleet in 1788 and then spreading throughout much of coastal Australia. Most commonly seen in urban environments, (but also in undisturbed areas around the coast).

Also commonly known as black rat and despite this name they are usually brown or grey.

Living in urban areas, preferring to live in roofs, cavities of walls, trees, around farms.

Around 15 cm body length, not including tail.