issg Database: Distribution Details for Rattus rattus

Rattus rattus (mammal)

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Details of this species in Turks and Caicos Islands
Status: Alien
Invasiveness: Invasive
Occurrence: Reported
Source: Hilton, 2004 in Varnham, 2006
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Species Notes for this Location:
Black rat, Rattus rattus has been recorded to be present on all islands.
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Impacts:
Threat to endangered species: Rattus rattus is likely to strongly limit populations of the 'Vulnerable (VU)' West Indian whistling ducks (see Dendrocygna arborea in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) (Hilton, 2004 in Varnham, 2006).
Last Modified: 17/06/2008 10:41:53 a.m.

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