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nutria

Myocastor coypus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (17 countries), Europe (33 countries), and North America (Mexico, United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Mammalia (포유류)
Order
Rodentia (설치류)
Family
Myocastoridae
Genus
Myocastor
Species
Myocastor coypus (nutria)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish coypu
French Ragondin
German Nutria, Sumpfbiber

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of nutria?
The scientific name of nutria is Myocastor coypus. It belongs to the genus Myocastor.
Where does nutria live?
nutria is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (17 countries), Europe (33 countries), and North America (Mexico, United States).. Countries include Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Botswana, Bulgaria, China, Croatia.
What family does nutria belong to?
nutria (Myocastor coypus) belongs to the genus Myocastor, which is part of the taxonomic family Myocastoridae.
What kingdom does nutria belong to?
nutria (Myocastor coypus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

Native Range — 58 Countries

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Genus Myocastor — 1 Species

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Myocastor coypus
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