Hydromys chrysogaster
1 Rakali or Water Rat at Jerrabomberra Wetlands
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| Hydromys chrysogaster | Waterwatch | 22 Sep 2022 |
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Record submitted through Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch Platy and Ratty Portal. Observer notes: Animal appeared to be actively fishing, carp were jumping around it. Photo Credit: David Cunningham
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.154537-35.313096
- Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
- Places Fyshwick, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 22 Sep 2021 03:52 PM Recorded on
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- Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch Platy Portal Waterwatch 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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Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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