Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Platypus at Paddys River, ACT

Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Sep 2017
Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Sep 2017
Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Sep 2017
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Identification history

Ornithorhynchus anatinus 30 Nov 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Ornithorhynchus anatinus 29 Nov 2017 RodDeb

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Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 10 Apr 2024 by JimL
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 10 Apr 2024 by JimL
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Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 10 Apr 2024 by JimL
Antechinus agilis (Agile Antechinus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Mar 2024 by rhyshardy
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Mar 2024 by Christine
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Mar 2024 by JohnBundock
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 8 Feb 2024 by GirtsO
Paropsisterna sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 1 Feb 2024 by Pirom
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 29 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 23 Jan 2024 by Lindell
Senecio campylocarpus (Swamp Cotton Fireweed) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 26 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Baeckea utilis (Mountain Baeckea) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 26 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Eleocharis pusilla (Small Spike-rush) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 26 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 23 Dec 2023 by JohnBundock
Melaleuca citrina (Crimson Bottlebrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by lbradley
Correa sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by lbradley
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by lbradley
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by lbradley
Pomaderris aspera (Hazel Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by lbradley
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Sep 2023 by JohnBundock
Antechinus mimetes mimetes (Dusky Antechinus) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by regeraghty
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by Christine
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by Christine
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by Christine
Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by Christine
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Aug 2023 by JohnBundock
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus australis (Australian Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Leptospermum lanigerum (Woolly Teatree) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Strepera versicolor (Grey Currawong) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2023 by JohnBundock
Oreixenica kershawi (Striped Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by Christine
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by JohnBundock
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by JohnBundock
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by GirtsO
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by GirtsO
Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by sbelardi
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 4 Dec 2022 by KorinneM
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by Dora
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by JohnBundock
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by JohnBundock
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jul 2022 by Mavis
Myrmecia tarsata (Bull ant or Bulldog ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 May 2022 by TimL
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2022 by roman_soroka
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by JohnBundock
Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by Miranda
Cordulephya pygmaea (Common Shutwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by JohnBundock
Argiolestidae (family) (Flatwings) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by JohnBundock
Cacomantis variolosus (Brush Cuckoo) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by JohnBundock
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by JohnBundock
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Mar 2022 by TomW
Erigeron sumatrensis (Tall Fleabane) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by Thommo17
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2022 by TimL
Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by TimL
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by Margo
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by RobParnell
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock
Amenia sp. (genus) (Yellow-headed Blowfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Callistemon pallidus (Lemon Bottlebrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Myiagra cyanoleuca (Satin Flycatcher) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 23 Jul 2021 by Waterwatch
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jul 2021 by Christine
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 May 2021 by Sarah2019
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 May 2021 by RodDeb
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by patrickcox
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Aquarius antigone (Water strider, pond skater) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Mar 2021 by JimL
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Mar 2021 by JimL
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by JimL
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Kosciuscola cognatus (A grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Centaurium sp. (Centaury) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by EggShell
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by roymcd

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 21 Sep 2017 01:36 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

Additional information

  • Unknown Gender

Species information

  • Ornithorhynchus anatinus Scientific name
  • Platypus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 998.1m Recorded at altitude
  • 95 images trained Machine learning

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