Hispaniolan Hutia
Plagiodontia aedium
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Mammals
The Hispaniolan hutia is a small, rat-like mammal endemic to forests on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. It lives in burrows or trees, and is active at night when it feeds on roots and fruits. A member of the hutia subfamily (Capromyinae), Threats to the Hispaniolan hutia include habitat loss and introduced species, such as rats or feral dogs.
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Rodentia
- Family
- Echimyidae
- Genus
- Plagiodontia