Tree Rat
| Tree Rat | |
|---|---|
 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)
It is a small rodent like creature native to the forests on Focaline (Spinward Marches 2607).
Physiology & Ecology
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
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
Tree rats are omnivores, preferring fruits. They will also eat insects or other pests.
History & Background (Dossier)
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)
They make good pets and are popularly sold as such.
Travellers' Aid Society Advisory
The Travellers' Aid Society (TAS) classifies the TBD as non-threatening to most sophonts and makes no special advisory regarding this creature.
Image Repository
No information yet available.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)
This creature can primarily be found in the following areas:
Charted Space:
Homeworld: 1105
The homeworld of this creature is:
World Listing: 1105
Significant communities of this creature are known to be found within the following systems and worlds:
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Periodical: Classic Traveller Journal of the Travellers Aid Society No. 10 by Author: Roger E. Moore
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science