Nutria - Wikipedia
The nutria (/ ˈ n juː t r i ə /) or coypu (/ ˈ k ɔɪ p uː /) (Myocastor coypus) [1] [2] is a herbivorous, [3] semiaquatic rodent from South America. Classified for a long time as the only member of the family Myocastoridae, [4] Myocastor has since been …
Nutria: The invasive, unusually large rodents | Live Science
2023年4月19日 · Nutria, also known as coypu or swamp rats, are large rodents that wreak havoc on their non-native ecosystems.
Coypu - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The coypu (Myocastor coypus), otherwise known as nutria or River rat, is a large, semi-aquatic rodent. In spite of being a separate species, the animal is sometimes mistaken for a beaver or otter.
Description, Invasive Species, Muskrat, & Facts - Britannica
2024年9月27日 · Nutria, (Myocastor coypus), a large amphibious South American rodent with webbed hind feet. The nutria has a robust body, short limbs, small eyes and ears, long whiskers, and a cylindrical, scaly tail. It can weigh up to 17 kg (37.5 pounds), although 5 to 10 kg is usual; the body measures up to 70.
7 Facts About Nutria, the Invasive Rodents Taking Over Louisiana
2018年9月12日 · Nutria are native to South America, but over the past century or so, they have traveled around the globe. In some places, they’re better known as coypu, from the Spanish word coipú.
Nutria - National Geographic
Scientific Name: Myocastor coypus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Omnivore. Group Name: Colony. Average Life Span In The Wild: 8 to 10 years. Average Life Span In Captivity: Up to 10 years. Size: Head and...
Nutria Facts (Myocastor coypus) - ThoughtCo
2019年10月15日 · The nutria or coypu (Myocastor coypus) is a large, semi-aquatic rodent. It resembles the beaver and muskrat, but a nutria has a rounded tail, while a beaver has a paddle-shaped tail and a muskrat has a flattened ribbon-like tail.
Nutria Rat - Facts and Beyond - Biology Dictionary
2020年7月30日 · The nutria rat (Myocastor coypus), also known as the coypu or swamp rat, is not really a rat but is a large rodent that makes its home close to freshwater. Native to South America, nutria rats are now found across North America, where they were introduced through the fur trade.
Nutria (Coypu) - Missouri Department of Conservation
The nutria is a large aquatic rodent native to South America. They were brought to the United States for the fur market. In Missouri, nutria are sometimes trapped in the southeastern part of the state.
Coypu - Natural Atlas
The coypu (from Spanish coipú, from Mapudungun koypu; Myocastor coypus), also known as the nutria, is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent. Classified for a long time as the only member of the family Myocastoridae, Myocastor is now included within Echimyidae, the family of …