Stumble this page!Lesser bandicoot rat
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Murinae
Species : Bandicota bengalensis
The Lesser bandicoot rat is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the lesser bandicoot rat
A young / baby of a lesser bandicoot rat is called a 'kitten, nestling, pinkie or pup'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A lesser bandicoot rat group is called a 'colony, horde, pack, plague or swarm'.
Facts about the lesser bandicoot rat
The Bandicoot rat, Bandicota bengalensis, is a giant rat of southern Asia, not related to a true bandicoot. (Full text)
In addition to consuming or spoiling much stored produce, the lesser bandicoot rat is a very active burrower and is responsible for much structural damage to the storage buildings as well. (Full text)