Hydromys chrysogaster
Rakali or Water Rat at Acton, ACT
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| Hydromys chrysogaster | davidcunninghamwildlife | 22 Feb 2026 | |
| Hydromys chrysogaster | Jacktar | 22 Feb 2026 | |
| Rakali | Jacktar | 22 Feb 2026 |
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Rakali
2 comments
22 Feb 2026
Hi Jacktar, thanks for your sighting. The media you provided is missing or unclear. To help us verify this sighting, please provide additional media.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.116248-35.279333
- Maps Australian National University Sullivans Creek, Acton ANU Banks Precinct ANU Garran Precinct
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 19 Feb 2026 04:35 PM Recorded on
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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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Record quality
Quality score
4 / 7
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