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

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3369 Myocastor coypus Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Observational Field Nutria (Myocastor coypus) can be infected with several pathogens and parasites that may be... 17148
3395 Myocastor coypus Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Observational Field External parasites of Nutria (Myocastor coypus) include the chewing louses, fleas, and... 33939
3398 Myocastor coypus Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Observational Field This study examined the prevalence of Giardia sp. infection in nuisance Beaver (Castor... 17252

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2024].

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