Myocastor coypus
Myocastor coypus
(nutria)
Mammals
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3 results for Myocastor coypus (nutria)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3379 Myocastor coypus Harvest Observational Field Nutria (Myocastor coypus) was first recognized as a harvestable fur bearer in 1945-1946 in... 33928
3389 Myocastor coypus Harvest Observational Field Feral Nutria (Myocastor coypus) have long been harvested as a fur resource and... 17109
3390 Myocastor coypus Harvest Observational Field Nutria (Myocastor coypus) have long been a valued resource for fur. This has led to their... 17832

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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