Black Rat (<i>Rattus rattus</i>) (IMAGE) Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology Caption This is a black rat (Rattus rattus) on the Mediterranean islands. Credit Lise Ruffino /SINC. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.