Rodent Dropping
Scientific Name: Rodentia faeces
Order & Family: Order: Rodentia (various families such as Muridae)
Size: 3-6 mm (approx. size of a grain of rice)
Natural Habitat
Found in areas with human food sources, such as kitchens, pantries, and dining areas.
Diet & Feeding
Not applicable (the specimen is waste from a rodent diet of grains, seeds, and human food scraps)
Behavior Patterns
Indicates the presence and movement of nocturnal rodents; usually deposited near food sources or along nesting paths.
Risks & Benefits
High risk; can transmit diseases like Hantavirus, Salmonellosis, and Leptospirosis through contact or contamination of food and surfaces.
Identified on: 6/5/2026