A native or introduced Rattus species at Dunlop, ACT
Identification history
| Rattus (genus) | 5 Jun 2025 | DonFletcher | ||
| Unverified | 4 Jun 2025 | Jennymec |
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DonFletcher
wrote:
5 Jun 2025
Hi @Jennymec , for decades, the only small mammals in the Canberra suburbs have been the Black (Roof) Rat (Rattus rattus) and the House Mouse (Mus musculus). There have also been a few claims for the Norway (Sewer) Rat (Rattus norvegicus). Of course our nearby waterways have the native Rakali (Hydromys chrysogaster) but I dont know of one coming in among houses. However your first and second images do not look exactly like a Black (Roof) Rat (Rattus rattus). I dont know what they do look like. The short tail and dumpy appearance reminded me of Swamp Rat (Rattus lutreolus/lutreola) which we do not have in the ACT. I think this must be R. rattus but I have left it as uncertain. If you can get better images ....
Location information
- Places Dunlop, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- Jennymec Recorded by
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Jennymec NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Rattus sp. Rats Rodents Mammals
Species information
- Rattus (genus) Scientific name
- A native or introduced Rattus species Common name
- Not Sensitive
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