Cricetomys gambianus (Nesomyidae)

Cricetomys gambianus
(Nesomyidae)
Gambian rat

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Taxonomy & nomenclature

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Species description or overview

Gambian pouch rat, Cricetomys gambianus, overview from Wikipedia
The African giant pouch rat is an invasive species in Florida and threatens the Everglades. The rat can be trained to detect landmines.

Taxonomy & nomenclature

Cricetomys gambianus information from ITIS
The Integrated Taxonomic Information System ITIS provides authoritative taxonomic information on Cricetomys gambianus, as well as other plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.

Distribution

We are out to stop the Gambian rat!
The Gambian rat threatens Florida's ecosystems. The Wildlife Foundation of Florida is raising funds to control this invasion.

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