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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 6

c. Water Rats. — Hydromys

c. Water Rats.

Hydromys.

H. chrysogaster. Various parts of Australia.

H. fulvolavatus. Various parts of Australia.

H. leucogaster. Various parts of Australia.

H. fuliginosus. Various parts of Australia.

H. lutrilla. Various parts of Australia.

Numerous Eats have been described according to the colour of their fur; but few authors have examined the dentition of their new creations, so that in course of time their number will probably suffer a reduction. We consider the five Water-rats to be varieties of a single species.