Hydromys chrysogaster
Rakali or Water Rat at Fyshwick, ACT
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| Hydromys chrysogaster | BelindaWilson | 17 Jul 2023 | |
| Hydromys chrysogaster | CarbonAI | 17 Jul 2023 | |
| Hydromys chrysogaster | AlisonMilton | 17 Jul 2023 |
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Stopping on the bridge I heard a sound a metre or so from the creek bank that sounded like gnawing on bones. I assumed a Rakali so tried to locate it without success apart from seeing some rustling of reeds. A short time later I hear a plop at the creek and watched this Rakali swim towards the silt trap. The gnawing sound then continued for at least another 2 mintes but after it finally stopped I didn't observe a second rat but assume that there were more than one feasting on perhaps a dead bird in the reeds.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.159199-35.314824
- Altitude 589.7m
- Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
- Places Fyshwick, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 11 Jul 2023 11:58 AM Recorded on
- AlisonMilton Recorded by
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- 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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