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, …

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, …

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

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 …

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 …

Jul 4, 2017 · These are 10 things you should know before you take home your new pouched rat. 1. Breeders typically charge between £200 and £400 for a pouched rat. Unlike their fancy …

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 …

Common names: Gambian rats, African pouched rats, African giant rats, Gambian pouched rats, Gambian giant pouched rats, Emin’s Pouched Rats. The Term ‘African Pouched Rats’ covers …

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 …

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 …