Brown Rat

The Brown Rat is a Small-sized animal of the Rat species, featured in Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online.

This animal can be hunted, but cannot be skinned. Studying the Brown Rat is required for the "Zoologist" Achievement.

Brown Rat Details & Location:

Brown Rats can be found in Armadillo and other densely populated areas. Their omnivorous diet is based on scavenging food, as well as grains, seeds, small mammals and birds. It's considered that a Bow with Small Game Arrows is the most effective way to kill or wound rats. Rat skin can be used for crafting and their stringy meat can be used for cooking.

Brown Rat Hunting Tips:

The Brown Rat yields a carcass and stringy meat. Used in crafting and cooking or can be sold. Use a Bow with a Small Game Arrow for a clean kill.

Map Location - Brown Rat

Where to find the Brown Rat in Red Dead Redemption 2 - Map Location / Habitat:

The Brown Rat is Commonly found in densely populated areas such as Armadillo (Cholla Springs, New Austin) and Saint Denis (Bayou Nwa, Lemoyne).

Brown Rat Info

Animal Species Rat
Animal Class Mammal
Animal Family Muridae
Size Small
Location Commonly found in densely populated areas such as Armadillo (Cholla Springs, New Austin) and Saint Denis (Bayou Nwa, Lemoyne)
Hunting Can be hunted
Required for Achievement "Zoologist" Achievement
Animal Field Guide Common Critters