Hydromys chrysogaster [Hydromys chrysogaster]
Description
Often called the water rat, this animal is more likely to be seen near the surface or along rocky, vegetated edges than fully underwater. Divers in suitable coastal or riverine habitats may notice it swimming or foraging close to the bottom, especially where there’s plenty of prey.
Where To See Hydromys chrysogaster
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Vertebrates
Vertebrata
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| Order |
Jawed animals (a major group of predators)
Gnathostomata
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| Family |
Sea stars (Asteroidea) & relatives (broad grouping)
Tetrapoda
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| Genus |
Mammals
Mammalia
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