Genus Mysateles Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Capromyidae Order Rodent | |
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Similar Mysateles, Mesocapromys, Cabrera's hutia, Prehensile‑tailed hutia, Dwarf hutia | ||
The black-tailed hutia or bushy-tailed hutia (Mysateles melanurus) is a species of rodent in the family Capromyidae that is endemic to lowland moist forests on the island of Cuba. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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