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Nutria

Myocastor coypus

Photo by elizmcelroy
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Field Notes

Description:

Large rodent with yellow teeth

Habitat:

North Florida, freshwater lake

Species ID Suggestions

Nutria

Myocastor coypus

Reference Link
Priscilla Crawford
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Comments (5)
BrandonBlount
Here is a link with a little tidbit of information about the nutria and their habitation in Florida: http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/mammals/nutria/
BrandonBlount
Nutria would be the correct species. Very interesting animals, and the fact that they breed year round, is a habitat concern, as they can quickly overwhelm an area.
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PublishedMay 21, 2012

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