Prehensile-tailed Hutia

Mysateles prehensilis

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Capromyidae

About

The prehensile-tailed hutia is a small, furry, rat-like mammal found only in forests on Cuba. It is the only member of the genus Mysateles. It climbs and lives in trees where it eats only leaves, and it is threatened by habitat loss. The prehensile-tailed hutia is a member of the hutia subfamily (Capromyinae), a group of rodents native to the Caribbean that are mostly endangered or extinct.

Fun Fact

It is the only member of the genus Mysateles.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in both primary and secondary forest.

Diet

Eats only leaves, and it is threatened by habitat loss.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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