Rattus rattus

Black Rat at Evatt, ACT

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Identification history

Rattus rattus 17 Mar 2026 DonFletcher
Rattus (genus) 16 Mar 2026 DonFletcher
Rattus rattus 5 Mar 2026 CarbonAI
Rattus norvegicus 5 Mar 2026 rbannister

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Was possibly killed or possibly just found by dog

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DonFletcher wrote:
   16 Mar 2026
Most likely Rattus rattus with part of tail amputated but blurry photo prevents confident identification.
rbannister wrote:
   16 Mar 2026
@DonFletcher Apologies, had not realised I had uploaded the blurrier photo. Somewhat clearer one now attached. Tail looked intact to me at the time.
DonFletcher wrote:
   17 Mar 2026
Thanks @rbannister . new ID posted.

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