Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Conservation
RAT, RICE

Summary information for RAT, RICE

Common Name
RAT, RICE
Scientific Name
ORYZOMYS PALUSTRIS
Status
NONGAME, PEST/CROPS, GLOBAL RANK G5, STATE RANK SU
Primary Habitat
"Wetland matrix"
Preferred Habitat
"Occur in marshy areas with dense ground cover, grain fields and ditches with standing water and emergent herbaceous vegetation."
Distribution
"Occurs in Mississippi lowlands *01*. May occur in southwest corner of state *02*."
County List
BOLLINGER, CAPE GIRARDEAU, DUNKLIN, NEW MADRID, SCOTT, STE. GENEVIEVE, STODDARD, WAYNE
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