Brown Rat(Francach donn)

Identification Tips

• 1Grey-brown fur, paler underneath
• 2Thick, scaly tail shorter than head+body length
• 3Blunt snout with small ears
• 4Relatively small eyes compared to field mice
• 5Stocky build, larger than field mice

Similar Species

Long-tailed Field Mouse

Rats are larger and stockier with smaller ears and eyes relative to body

Description

Widespread across Ireland in both rural and urban settings. Brown rats are common camera trap visitors, especially where food sources are nearby.

Habitat