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Water-rat photographed at Walkabout Creek, Brisbane Forest Park.
Photograph by ozwildlife. Some rights reserved.
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The golden underside can be seen more clearly in this photo. Photographed at Walkabout Creek, Brisbane Forest Park.
Photograph by ozwildlife. Some rights reserved.
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WATER-RAT FACTS
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Description
The Water-rat has a dark back and golden coloured belly. Has partially webbed feet to assist with swimming. Fur is waterproof.
Other Names
Beaver Rat
Size
Body length of about 30cm with tail about 27cm.
Environment
River banks, estuaries and around dams and creeks.
Food
Fish, shellfish, frogs, aquatic insects.
Breeding
Nest made in tunnel in bank. Gestation takes 34 days. Usually 3-4 young in litter.
Range
See distribution map. Also found in New Guinea.
Classification
| Class: | Mammalia | | Order: | Rodentia | | Family: | Muridae | | Genus: | Hydromys | | Species: | chrysogaster | | Common Name: | Water-rat |
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