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Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Platypus at Fyshwick, ACT

Ornithorhynchus anatinus at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Ornithorhynchus anatinus 9 Oct 2021 DonFletcher
Ornithorhynchus anatinus 9 Oct 2021 ChrisAppleton

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Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Yellow Gum) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 26 Nov 2023 by JP95
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Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Ranunculus sceleratus (Celery Buttercup) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
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Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Azolla rubra (Red Water Fern) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by AlisonMilton
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by Cristy1676
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by Cristy1676
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by AlisonMilton
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Christine
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Christine
Bolboschoenus medianus (A Sedge) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Christine
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Oct 2022 by Christine
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2022 by Christine
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Pristaulacus sp. (genus) (A parasitic wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Feb 2022 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by JohnBundock
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by DPRees125
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by RodDeb
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Bolboschoenus medianus (A Sedge) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Mar 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Lemna disperma (Common Duck-weed) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Physa acuta (European physa, Left-handed pondsnail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by Ct1000
Emydura macquarii (Macquarie Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by Christine
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Jul 2020 by JohnBundock
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by Roger
Micromus tasmaniae (Tasmanian Brown Lacewing) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 May 2020 by Christine
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 May 2020 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 May 2020 by RodDeb
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Christine
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Christine
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Christine
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Caledia captiva (grasshopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Feb 2020 by roymcd
Schizobothrus flavovittatus (Disappearing Grasshopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by roymcd
Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Hirudinidae sp. (family) (A Striped Leech) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by Christine
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Sep 2019 by Christine
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2019 by Marthijn
Ephydridae sp. (family) (Shore Flies) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Aug 2019 by JohnBundock
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Jul 2019 by jbromilow50
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jun 2019 by jbromilow50
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jun 2019 by Christine
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 May 2019 by TimL
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Yellow Gum) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by Christine
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2019 by RodDeb

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 2 Oct 2020 12:41 PM Recorded on
  • ChrisAppleton 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
  • 83 images trained Machine learning

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  • Verified by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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