Diversity and abundance of Rodents using cage traps at campus Jeli, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, Malaysia.

A study on the abundance and diversity of rodents was carried out at the campus Jeli, University Malaysia Kelantan. Five cage traps were put up to catch rodents using the 'Golden Banana' (Musa acuminata) as bait. Species diversity and abundance were noted. Only eight rodents, representing the families Muridae were found to have entered all. According to the rate of rodent capture, Rattus tanezumi is the largest species. Therefore, in order to ensure future studies about the diversity of rodent species, more research at the campus Jeli, University Malaysia Kelantan is needed.