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Nutria | |||
Myocastor coypus | |||
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| What's it sound like? | Animal Sound 1
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| Identification | |||
Large semi-aquatic rodents found near marshes and wetlands. Smaller than beavers but larger than muskrats with small ears. Mostly herbivorous and very damaging to wetland eco-systems. They are good swimmers and can travel fast on land. Population in United States is thought to have been introduced from South America. Tail drag is likely to be present in tracks. | |||
| Description | |||
| Nutria are similar to muskrats and tend to be found near coastal regions of North America. Lifespan is 8-10 years. 2-3 litters of 1-14 babies are born annually after 130 day gestations. | |||
| Adjective: | glirine | ||
| Family: | Myocastoridae | ||
| Latin Name: | Myocastor coypus | ||
| Genus: | Myocastor | ||
| Order: | Rodentia | ||
| Group: | colony | ||
| Other Names: | Coypu, Mouse Beaver | ||
| Weight: | 7-10 kg | ||
| Total Length: | 600-1000 mm | ||
| Tail Length: | 250-400 mm | Track Information | |
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| Max Print Length (CM): | 15 | ||
| Min Print Length (CM): | 15 | ||
| Max Print Width (CM): | 10 | ||
| Min Print Width (CM): | 3 | ||
| Max Print Straddle (CM): | 30 | ||
| Min Print Straddle (CM): | 10 | ||
| Print Size: | Medium | ||
| Print Type: | Plantigrade | ||
| Track Notes: | Track Notes: Long nails will be present in tracks. | ||