Hydromys chrysogaster
Rakali or Water Rat at Lakes Entrance, VIC
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| Hydromys chrysogaster | MichaelBedingfield | 10 Sep 2026 | |
| Hydromys chrysogaster | KMcCue | 9 Sep 2026 |
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Recently killed, perhaps by a cat or dog. It looked in good condition at the time of death.
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Location information
- Coordinates 147.983581-37.881528
- Altitude 3.5m
- Places Lakes Entrance, VIC
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 5 Sep 2026 03:03 PM Recorded on
- KMcCue Recorded by
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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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