Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus †Rhizoplagiodontia Higher classification Rhizoplagiodontia | Phylum Chordata Family Capromyidae Scientific name Rhizoplagiodontia lemkei Rank Species | |
Similar Black‑tailed Hutia, Mysateles, Rodent, Mesocapromys, Cabrera's hutia | ||
Lemke's hutia (Rhizoplagiodontia lemkei) is an extinct species of rodent in the family Capromyidae. It is monotypic within the genus Rhizoplagiodontia. It was endemic to Haiti. Its natural habitat was subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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