Specimen Information

Myocastor coypus
Myocastor coypus
(nutria)
Mammals
Exotic

Specimen ID1447233
GroupMammals
GenusMyocastor
Speciescoypus
Common Namenutria
StateCA
CountyMerced
LocalityMerced River, near Cressey
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper Merced
HUC8 Number18040008
Map
+
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:31072
Author:Tira, P.
Date:2018
Title:Nutria Discovered in San Joaquin Valley; CDFW Seeks to Prevent Further Spread and Infestation
Publisher:California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recorddrainage
DisposalCDFW
VerifierCDFW
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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 [4/23/2024].

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.