How Big Is a River Rat

River rats possess wide front teeth with prominent deep orange coloration. The nocturnal rodents generally weigh somewhere between 15 and 22 pounds, according to National Geographic. Their bodies are usually between 17 and 25 inches long.

How big does River Rats get?

River rats possess wide front teeth with prominent deep orange coloration. The nocturnal rodents generally weigh somewhere between 15 and 22 pounds, according to National Geographic. Their bodies are usually between 17 and 25 inches long.

Which is the largest water rat?

The golden-bellied water rat (Hydromys chrysogaster) of Australia and New Guinea is the largest, with a body 20 to 39 cm long and a slightly shorter tail (20 to 33 cm).

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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