What is another word for hydromys?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪdɹəmɪz] (IPA) 
Hydromys, also known as the water rat, is a popular term used to describe a type of rodent that lives primarily in freshwater habitats. However, there are several synonyms for this term that are often used interchangeably, such as the rakali, the water opossum, and the white-bellied rat. These synonyms describe different variations of the hydromys, with the rakali being found primarily in Australia, while the water opossum is found primarily in Central and South America. The white-bellied rat is also found in Australia and possesses a distinctively white underbelly. Regardless of their differences, all of these synonyms refer to a type of rodent that lives and thrives in freshwater habitats.
