Platypus (species: Ornithorhynchus anatinus) in Bellinger River NP (Gaia Guide)
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Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Platypus


©Stefan Kraft: Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)

©Alan Couch: Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)

©Arthur Chapman: Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Monotremata
Family Ornithorhynchidae
Genus Ornithorhynchus
Species Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Status least concern

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Danger

  • requires treatment - It is the only Australian mammal known to be venomous. The male Platypus has a spur on each hind foot that delivers a venom capable of causing severe pain to humans. (Wikipedia)