The greater bandicoot rat, also called the Indian bandicoot rat (Bandicota indica), is a large rodent of the family Muridae found across southern and southeastern Asia, with records from Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Adults reach roughly 30 to 45 centimetres in head and body length, with a dark, naked, scaly tail that can add about 28 centimetres. The upper parts are dark gray-brown with many long black hairs, the sides are gray, and the belly fur is short and light gray. Despite the name it is not related to the marsupial bandicoots of Australia and New Guinea, which were named after it. The species is aggressive and lives on the outskirts of human dwellings, in compounds and gardens and near refuse bins, where its large burrows damage ground and flooring. It eats household refuse, grain and vegetables, is a serious pest on poultry farms and carries several diseases. Females have many litters and the young mature within about two months.
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Classification
Relationship to PeopleAgricultural or Structural Pest 1 Relationship to People Connections
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Source Greater bandicoot rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range bangladeshQuote, Lead, range bangladesh
found in Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
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Source Greater bandicoot rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range indiaQuote, Lead, range india
found in Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
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found in Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
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found in Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
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found in Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
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Behaviour, diet
They are not fastidious eaters, feeding on household refuse, grain, and vegetables
Behaviour, pest
are very serious pests in poultry farms
Behaviour, disease carrier
They are also a carrier for many diseases.
Reproduction, lifespan
The lifespan of adults is around a year.
Lead, range india
found in Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
Lead, range bangladesh
found in Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
Lead, range sri-lanka
found in Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
Lead, range thailand
found in Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
Lead, range vietnam
found in Bangladesh, China, India, eastern Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
In Group: Rodents And Lagomorphs, Lead, placement in rodents
The greater bandicoot rat or Indian bandicoot rat (Bandicota indica) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae
Child Taxon Of: Muridae, Lead, family
The greater bandicoot rat or Indian bandicoot rat (Bandicota indica) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae
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