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, …

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

冈比亚鼠（Gambian pouched rat），是世界上已知的最大鼠类，原产于非洲。 它们可长到91 厘米 ，体重超过4公斤，甚至比 家猫 体型还大。 冈比亚鼠的正式名称是“大颊 袋鼠 ”，它们因为喜 …

2021年12月30日 · Common Name: Gambian pouched rat. Scientific Name: Cricetomys gambianus. Adult Size: 28 inches to 36 inches long, weighing 2 to 3 pounds on average. …

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 …

2017年7月13日 · 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 …

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 …

In its native Africa, the pouched rat lives in colonies of up to twenty, usually in forests and thickets, but also commonly in termite mounds. It is omnivorous, feeding on vegetables, insects, crabs, …