Eared hutia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eared hutia |
|
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: |
Mesocapromys
|
| Species: |
auritus
|
The eared hutia or large-eared hutia (Mesocapromys auritus) is a small, endangered, rat-like mammal found only on the Caribbean island of Cayo Fragoso, off the north coast of Cuba. It lives in coastal mangrove forests and swamps, and is threatened by habitat loss. It is a member of the hutia subfamily (Capromyinae), a group of rodents native to the Caribbean that are mostly endangered or extinct.
See also
In Spanish: Jutía rata para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Eared hutia Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.