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Discussion

DonFletcher wrote:

22 Apr 2025

Hi Chris @cmobbs, Tail of introduced Black (Roof) Rat is longer than its head+body. Tail of native Bush Rat (R fuscipes) is shorter. Also, R.fuscipes has not been recorded in Canberra or Canberra Nature Park for many decades, if ever. And R. norvegicus is rare here. Our only native rat in Canberra is the Rakali.

In the mountains there are four rat species, R.rattus, R.fuscipes, Mastacomys fuscus and Rakali. Also the extremely rare Smoky Mouse is the size of a juvenile rat.

Here is a link to the CNM advice about identifying and managing small mammals, titled 'PHOTOGRAPHY OF SMALL MAMMALS FOR IDENTIFICATION' Rodents

Rattus rattus

LisaH wrote:

21 Apr 2025

Ha - could be! Although, this was a young one that I had seen hopping around with mum, but now seemed a bit alone . . .

Notamacropus rufogriseus

Dron wrote:

21 Apr 2025

he smiling!

Notamacropus rufogriseus

GlossyGal wrote:

20 Apr 2025

Oh deer 😉