Nonsense rat

The nonsense rat, Nicobar Archipelago rat, or Miller's Nicobar rat (Rattus burrus) is endemic to the Nicobar Islands in India. It is found on Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar, and Trinket islands. On Car Nicobar Island, Rattus palmarum and Rattus anadamanensis are found instead of the nonsense rat.[1]
The nonsense rat was first described in 1902 by Miller, who placed it in the genus Mus.[2] Today it is classified in the genus Rattus.[1] The origin of the name "nonsense rat" is uncertain, as Miller did not provide a common name in his original description,[2] but more recent sources, such as the IUCN, include it.[1]
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