Hydromys chrysogaster
2 Rakali or Water Rat at Munyang, NSW
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| Hydromys chrysogaster | DonFletcher | 31 Jan 2022 | |
| Unverified | Meggsy | 31 Jan 2022 |
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User's notes
We saw a Rakali (Hydromys Chrysogaster) swimming in the marsh land/ creek at the top of Pound Creek below Mount Twynham in Kosciuszko National Park. Altitude of approx. 1950 metres (from my watch and not a topographic map). The location is quite high and the marsh is frozen throughout winter. The Rakali was only a few metres from us and easily identified by the distinctive markings on its tail.
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Location information
- Maps Kosciuszko National Park
- Places Munyang, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- Meggsy Recorded by
- Unknown Gender
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- Significant Featured Meggsy Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Hydromys chrysogaster Rats Rodents Mammals
Species information
- Hydromys chrysogaster Scientific name
- Rakali or Water Rat Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1940m Recorded at altitude
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