WILD SPECIES
Genus: Rattus
Maclear's rat
Rattus macleari
EXTINCT
Extinct due to invasive predators introduced by humans.
Geographic Information
Origin: Christmas Island
Distribution: Christmas Island, Australia
Region: Pacific Islands
Habitat & Tags
Forests
extinct
island endemic
invasive
Human Interaction
Invasive: Yes
Pest: No
Lab Animal: No
Pet: No