Hydromys chrysogaster
4 Rakali or Water Rat at Fyshwick, ACT
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| Hydromys chrysogaster | MichaelBedingfield | 28 Jul 2023 | |
| Hydromys chrysogaster | CarbonAI | 27 Jul 2023 | |
| Hydromys chrysogaster | RodDeb | 27 Jul 2023 |
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seen feeding on the remains of what looked to be an Australian White Ibis also seen preening after each feeding session, watched it for about 45 minutes. Never been able to watch one for so long sure is a beautiful Rakali.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.162885-35.315117
- Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
- Places Fyshwick, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 26 Jul 2023 01:56 PM Recorded on
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- Alive / healthy Animal health
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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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