The nutria (/ ˈ n juː t r i ə /) or coypu (/ ˈ k ɔɪ p uː /) (Myocastor coypus) [1] [2] is a herbivorous, [3] semiaquatic rodent from South America. Classified for a long time as the only member of the …

The coypu (Myocastor coypus), otherwise known as nutria or River rat, is a large, semi-aquatic rodent. In spite of being a separate species, the animal is sometimes mistaken for a beaver or …

Apr 19, 2023 · Nutria, also known as coypu or swamp rats, are large rodents that wreak havoc on their non-native ecosystems.

Feb 24, 2025 · nutria, (Myocastor coypus), a large amphibious South American rodent with webbed hind feet. The nutria has a robust body, short limbs, small eyes and ears, long …

This semi-aquatic rodent, the Coypu, which was originally introduced in Louisiana in the 1930's from South America, has spread northward and occurs in western Tennessee. It is more …

Jul 30, 2020 · The nutria rat (Myocastor coypus), also known as the coypu or swamp rat, is not really a rat but is a large rodent that makes its home close to freshwater. Native to South …

Nutria, or coypu, (Myocastor coypus) are a large, stout-bodied animals that can be easily confused with other species. With careful observation, nutria can be positively identified in the …

The nutria is a robust, semiaquatic rodent with a large head, small ears, small front legs having feet with unwebbed toes, large hind legs having feet with webbing between the first 4 toes, …

Myocastor coypus, colloquially known as coypus, carve their existence amidst a diverse array of wetland ecosystems. Predominantly, these creatures thrive in freshwater marshes, where the …

The coypu or nutria (Myocastor coypu ) is a species of semi-aquatic, dog-sized rodent in the family Capromyidae. These animals are native to central and southern South America, but …