Specimen Information

Myocastor coypus
Myocastor coypus
(nutria)
Mammals
Exotic

Specimen ID1657471
GroupMammals
GenusMyocastor
Speciescoypus
Common Namenutria
StateTX
CountyHarris
LocalityMcClendon Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBuffalo-San Jacinto
HUC8 Number12040104
HUC10 NameBrays Bayou
HUC10 Number1204010404
HUC12 NameKeegans Bayou-Brays Bayou
HUC12 Number120401040401
Map
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Collection Day11
Collection Month11
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsSeen at many areas along the bayou within the park
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected5
Photo
Myocastor coypus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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