Tree Rat
Tree Rat | |
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TBD | |
Base Information | |
Classification | Omnivore/gatherer |
Terrain | Forest |
Locomotion | Walker |
Size | 80cm, 3kg |
Speed | Unknown |
Strength | Unknown |
Social Structure | Swarm |
Weapons | Bite |
Armor | Unknown |
Source | |
Homeworld | Focaline (Spinward Marches 2607) |
Multi-world | Yes |
Canon | No |
Extinct | Extant |
Reference | Journal of the Travellers Aid Society No. 10 |
The Tree Rat is a creature lifeform that is not a sophont.
- It is a Mammalianoid species that most closely resembles a Terran Possum.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
It is a small rodent like creature native to the forests on Focaline (Spinward Marches 2607).
Physiology & Ecology[edit]
The Tree Rat is a bilaterally symmetrical quadruped with a prehensile tail. They are covered with a short fur, usually a reddish brown or dark brown. They are quite curious, with agile paws.
Life Cycle & Reproduction[edit]
Tree rats have a life span of about fifteen standard years. If allowed to breed, they do so about once a year after the age of three, giving live birth to three to five young.
Diet & Trophics[edit]
Tree rats are omnivores, preferring fruits. They will also eat insects or other pests.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Tree rats can be domesticated, and are used as pets on several worlds. They can be trained to recover items or be used as tracking animals.
Derived Products (Goods)[edit]
They make good pets and are popularly sold as such.
Travellers' Aid Society Advisory[edit]
The Travellers' Aid Society (TAS) classifies the TBD as non-threatening to most sophonts and makes no special advisory regarding this creature.
Image Repository[edit]
No information yet available.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
This creature can primarily be found in the following areas:
Charted Space:
Homeworld: 1105[edit]
The homeworld of this creature is:
World Listing: 1105[edit]
Significant communities of this creature are known to be found within the following systems and worlds:
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Periodical: Classic Traveller Journal of the Travellers Aid Society No. 10 by Author: Roger E. Moore