Ondatra zibethicus Linnaeus, 1766

Common Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus are commonly encountered in southern Louisiana, with some records from the northeast and northwest regions. Since Lowery (1974), new specimen records were reported from Assumption and Rapides parishes.

Specimen records (4).— Assumption Parish (3): Vicinity Pierre Part, 29.965N, -91.203W, 3 (LSUMZ 27739, 28303, 28304). Rapides Parish (1): 6.5 mi S LeCompte City Hall, 31.004N, - 92.400W, 1 (LSUMZ 32126) .