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Cuvier's Hutia

Plagiodontia aedium

Classification

The Hispaniolan hutia (Plagiodontia aedium) is a small, rat-like mammal endemic to forests on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (split between Haiti and the Dominican Republic). 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.

Distribution

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