Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Platypus at Pialligo, ACT

Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Pialligo, ACT - 3 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Ornithorhynchus anatinus 4 Oct 2021 DonFletcher
Ornithorhynchus anatinus 4 Oct 2021 MB

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Definitely a platypus. Good view of the bill sighted but not captured in the photo.

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 3 Oct 2021 06:59 AM Recorded on
  • MB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Unknown Gender

Species information

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

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