Husson's Water Rat

Husson's Water RatThis water rat is known from the Paniai (Wissel) Lakes of western New Guinea. Its description notes rich brown fur, and places it among New Guinea's amphibious murines.What does it look like?Its fur is rich brown. The paper contrasts it with the newly described H. ziegleri, whose fur is less dense and glossier.How does it live?This water rat is known from the Paniai (Wissel) Lakes of western New Guinea. Its description notes rich brown fur, and places it among New Guinea's amphibious murines.The paper includes this species among New Guinea's amphibious murines. It does not describe feeding or swimming behavior specific to this species.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.