Rakali (Hydromys chrysogaster)

Rakali, a reference photo — Photo: patrickkavanagh · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The rakali (Hydromys chrysogaster), also known as the rabe, the "Australian otter" or water-rat, is an Australian native rodent first scientifically described in 1804. Adoption of the Ngarrindjeri name rakali is intended to foster a positive public attitude by Environment Australia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rakali being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Ondatra zibethicus
Lontra provocax
Ornithorhynchus anatinus — venomous
Lutra lutra
Arvicola sapidus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Hydromys
Species: Hydromys chrysogaster

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