kiore name meaning
The Polynesian rat, or Pacific rat (Rattus exulans), known to the MÄori as kiore, is the third most widespread species of rat in the world behind the brown rat and black rat.he Polynesian rat is similar in appearance to other rats, such as the black rat and the brown rat. It has large, round ears, a pointed snout, black/brown hair with a lighter belly, and comparatively small feet.