Mesocapromys
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Mesocapromys is a genus of rodent
in the Capromyidae family. The genus is restricted to Cuba
and associated islands.
It contains the following species:
Rodent
Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing....
in the Capromyidae family. The genus is restricted to Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
and associated islands.
It contains the following species:
- Cabrera's HutiaCabrera's HutiaThe Cabrera's Hutia is a species of rodent in the Capromyidae family. It is endemic to Cuba.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical mangrove forests and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss....
(Mesocapromys angelcabrerai) - Eared HutiaEared HutiaThe Eared Hutia or Large-eared Hutia is a species of rodent in the Capromyidae family. It is endemic to Cuba....
(Mesocapromys auritus) - Dwarf HutiaDwarf HutiaThe dwarf hutia is known only from Cuba. It was last seen in 1937.The hutias are heavily-built guinea pig-like rodents with broad rounded heads. The have relatively small eyes and short rounded ears. The average tail and body length of this hutia is unknown. Some Hutias have prehensile tails,...
(Mesocapromys nanus) - Little Earth Hutia (Mesocapromys sanfelipensis)