• Litter Size: 1-3 young per litter • Gestation Period: 30-37
days •Typical Foods: plant material •Ohio Status: Endangered The
Allegheny woodrat can weigh up to a pound and is roughly the
size of a gray squirrel. They measure approximately 8 inches
long not including their tail. The body is brownish-gray in
color and the undersides and feet are white. Unlike other rats,
the tail of the Allegheny woodrat is completely covered with
hair. The tail is blackish gray above and white underneath.
Habitat and Habits Allegheny woodrats typically occur in rocky
areas associated with mountain ridges such as cliffs, caves, and
rocky fissures. They venture out at night to forage for food in
sparsely vegetated areas on the rock outcrops. Reproduction and
Care of the Young Under ideal conditions, woodrats can produce
three litters a year. They build their nests in the rock
crevices, constructing them from shredded bark and leaves.