Distribution and habitat use of the feral black rat (Rattus rattus) on subantarctic Macquarie Island

• Published in: Journal of zoology (1987) Vol. 247; no. 4; pp. 429 - 438
• Main Authors: Pye, T, Swain, R, Seppelt, R D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.04.1999
• Subjects: Australia, Macquarie I; Rattus rattus

Macquarie Island is the southernmost limit to the distribution of the black rat Rattus rattus. The species was introduced to this subantarctic island by sealers during the 19th century. The rats are now widespread and abundant in coastal areas all around the island. The distribution of rat populatio...