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The Gambian pouched rat is the largest known rat species, reaching lengths of up to 3 feet. Their average weight is between 3 and 4 pounds, although they can weigh up to 9 pounds. Continue Reading.
This is probably due to their small size, short breeding cycle and of course they can survive on many different foods. Rodents range grossly in size from the smallest pygmy mice being as little as 2.5 inches (6 cm) and weighing less than 0.25 oz (7 g).