Turkestan rat
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Rattus pyctoris

The Turkestan rat (Rattus pyctoris ) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.

Distribution

Geography

The species is found throughout continental Asia from Afghanistan to China, at altitudes from 1,200 to 4,250 m. It occurs in montane areas, rocky habitats and frequently near or on cultivated or residential land.

References

1. Turkestan rat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkestan_rat
2. Turkestan rat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/19370/115150159

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