Hydromys chrysogaster
Rakali or Water Rat at Yarralumla, ACT
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| Hydromys chrysogaster | MichaelBedingfield | 20 Apr 2026 | ||
| Hydromys chrysogaster | TimL | 20 Apr 2026 |
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The rat that was swimming at the front of the pair is seen in the second image, after having turned around in the water before turning back into the lead. It appeared to be the smaller of the two. The rat seen in the first image is the one at the rear of the pair.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.123705-35.296059
- Maps Lake Burley Griffin West
- Places Yarralumla, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 20 Apr 2026 12:46 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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