The Gambian pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus), also commonly known as the African giant pouched rat, is a species of nocturnal pouched rat of the giant pouched rat genus Cricetomys, in the family Nesomyidae.

The giant pouched rats (genus Cricetomys) of sub-Saharan Africa are large muroid rodents.

Pouched rats are a group of African rodents in the subfamily Cricetomyinae. They are members of the family Nesomyidae, which contains other African muroids such as climbing mice, Malagasy mice, and the white-tailed rat. All nesomyids are in the superfamily Muroidea, a large and complex clade containing 1⁄4 of all mammal species.

Dec 30, 2021 · Common Name: Gambian pouched rat. Scientific Name: Cricetomys gambianus. Adult Size: 28 inches to 36 inches long, weighing 2 to 3 pounds on average. Lifespan: 7 years on average. Temperament varies among Gambian pouched rats, and some are easier to …

African pouched rat, (subfamily Cricetomyinae), any of five species of African rodents characterized by cheek pouches that are used for carrying food back to their burrows, where it is eaten or stored.

Jul 13, 2017 · What is a Pouched Rat? The “Term” pouched rat covers several species of giant African pouched rats ( Cricetomys gambianus) native to sub-Saharan Africa. Pouched rats are from the family of Muroidea (Muroids) which also contains mice, voles, hamsters and gerbils.

The Gambian pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus) is a species of pouched rat of the giant pouched rat genus Cricetomys. It is among the largest muroids in the world, growing to about 0.9 m (3 ft) long, including the tail, which makes up half of its total length.

Species Profile: Gambian Giant Pouched Rat. Large rodent capable of becoming highly destructive to agricultural crops and native species; may also serve as a vector of several diseases (Engeman et al. 2007)

May 7, 2024 · He's a lab rat—an African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus), to be exact. Every weekday, the trained rodent and eight of his brethren take turns in a glass-sided cage at Eduardo Mondlane University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Gambian pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus), also known as the African giant pouched rat, is a nocturnal pouched rat of the giant pouched rat genus Cricetomys, and is among the largest muroids in the world, growing up to about 0.9 metres (3 ft) long including their tail which makes up half their length.