Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Platypus at Tahmoor, NSW

Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Tahmoor, NSW - 30 Jul 2021
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Identification history

Ornithorhynchus anatinus 21 Sep 2021 michaelb
Ornithorhynchus anatinus 3 Aug 2021 Jolly

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Videoed on the Bargo River (both bushfire & flooded 18mths prior in this area). Unable to upload videos.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 30 Jul 2021 11:29 AM Recorded on
  • Jolly Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Ornithorhynchus anatinus Scientific name
  • Platypus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 998.1m Recorded at altitude
  • 79 images trained Machine learning

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