Eared hutia
| Eared hutia | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Echimyidae |
| Tribe: | Capromyini |
| Genus: | Mesocapromys |
| Species: | M. auritus
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| Binomial name | |
| Mesocapromys auritus (Varona, 1970)
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The eared hutia or large-eared hutia (Mesocapromys auritus) is a species of rodent in the subfamily Capromyinae.
Distribution and habitat[]
It is endemic to the island of Cayo Fragoso off the northern coast of Cuba. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical mangrove forests and swamps.
Conservation[]
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References[]
- ^ Kennerley, R.; Turvey, S.T.; Young, R. (2019). "Mesocapromys auritus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T13216A22186197. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T13216A22186197.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Hutias
- Mesocapromys
- Mammals of Cuba
- Mammals of the Caribbean
- Mammals described in 1970
- Endemic fauna of Cuba
- Rodent stubs