Myocastor coypus
Myocastor coypus
(nutria)
Mammals
Exotic
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
Animated Map
Impacts

10 results for Myocastor coypus (nutria)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3345 Myocastor coypus Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field Nutria (Myocastor coypus) are a nuisance species in the rice fields of Louisiana. Nutria... 16213
3348 Myocastor coypus Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field Nutria (Myocastor coypus) generally kill or injure far more plants than they eat while... 17138
3349 Myocastor coypus Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field Damage occurred to nearly every crop grown in the area including alfalfa, grass seed, wheat... 17139
3352 Myocastor coypus Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field Numerous instances of burrowing damage from Nutria (Myocastor coypus) to stream banks... 17139
3355 Myocastor coypus Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field In order to manage Nutria (Myocastor coypus), farmers and land owners must employ control... 17139
3363 Myocastor coypus Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field During the winter, Nutria (Myocastor coypus) will uproot the planted sugar cane stalks... 17154
3364 Myocastor coypus Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field Nutria (Myocastor coypus) can destroy entire rice plants. Their constant grazing reduces... 17154
3373 Myocastor coypus Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field The most pronounced damage to rice production is caused by Nutria (Myocastor coypus)... 33928
3375 Myocastor coypus Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field Nutria (Myocastor coypus) burrow into and cut levees allowing large fields to flood.... 33928
3378 Myocastor coypus Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field Nutria (Myocastor coypus) will travel from nearby marshlands to graze on crops such as... 33928

View all impact types for Myocastor coypus
Data Disclaimer: These data are preliminary or provisional and are subject to revision. They are being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The data have not received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and are provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the data.

Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/1/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.