Rakali
Hydromys chrysogaster
About the Rakali
Hydromys chrysogaster, commonly known as rakali, rabe or water-rat, is an Australian native rodent first described in 1804. The change to the aboriginal name Rakali was intended to foster a positive public attitude by Environment Australia. It is the only member of the genus Hydromys with a range extending beyond Papua New Guinea and Indonesian West Papua. Having effectively adapted and colonised a unique niche of semiaquatic and nocturnal lifestyle, this species lives in burrows on...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Rakali?
The scientific name of the Rakali is Hydromys chrysogaster.
How many Rakali sightings have been recorded?
2,603 observations of the Rakali have been recorded on iNaturalist.
2,603
observations on iNaturalist
