Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Platypus at Point Hut to Tharwa

Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Point Hut to Tharwa - 25 Oct 2008
Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Point Hut to Tharwa - 25 Oct 2008
Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Point Hut to Tharwa - 25 Oct 2008
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Identification history

Ornithorhynchus anatinus 22 Sep 2022 Waterwatch

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Record submitted through Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch Platy and Ratty Portal. Observer notes: Historical sighting at big beach at Lanyon, downstream from shearer's quarters on Murrumbidgee R. Photo credit: debkellock

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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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