Eared hutia
The eared hutia or large-eared hutia (Mesocapromys auritus) is a species of rodent in the subfamily Capromyinae.
| Eared hutia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Echimyidae |
| Tribe: | Capromyini |
| Genus: | Mesocapromys |
| Species: | M. auritus |
| Binomial name | |
| Mesocapromys auritus (Varona, 1970) | |
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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