Small Marsupials
PHOTOGRAPHY OF SMAL MAMMALS FOR IDENTIFICATION
Most photos of small terrestrial mammals submitted to Canberra Nature Map for identification that were photographed in the Canberra suburban area are of a Black Rat (Rattus rattus). The next most likely species is the House Mouse (Mus musculus). Outside the city, at present, photos of Black Rats outnumber all other small mammal photos combined. However you may have found something different. Here are some tips for what to include in your photos to increase the potential for correct identification:
- An image that is sharp, not blurry;
- A scale;
- A view of the whole animal (preferably stretched out if it is a carcass);
- Views of every surface - (not always possible but ideally this includes a profile of the head, good views of the ears, the belly, the pads on the hind feet, and a good view of the fur and skin on the tail from below and above);
- Views of the teeth; and
- A count of the number of teats.
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CarbonAI
wrote:
26 Nov 2024
It's a pleasure doing this job @AaronClausen. If you don't agree with any of my suggestions, please help me improve by verifying the correct species.
Perameles nasuta
JamesLidseyBCT
wrote:
26 Nov 2024
Based on those upright ears, I'd say Long-nosed Bandi
Perameles nasuta
PEdwards
wrote:
9 Nov 2024
I might need to apologise, the photograph that came up with the emailed ID suggestion was of one of the unidentified species. I'm still finding my way around NatureMaps and learning how best to chat. This animal I totally agree is a L-n bandicoot. They seem to be doing incredibly well across our property this year, all sleek, fat as butter and their diggings are everywhere we walk. Haven't managed to tread on one yet though.
Isoodon macrourus
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