Demarest’s Hutia (Capromys pilorides), family Echimyidae, endemic to Cuba

Demarest’s or Cuban Hutia (Capromys pilorides), family Echimyidae, endemic to Cuba

Desmarest's hutia (Capromys pilorides) Also known as: Cuban hutia

Desmarest's hutia is found only in Cuba, but is widespread throughout its range. In northern Cuba, populations tend to live around mangroves, while southern populations tend to favour a more terrestrial habitat. Desmarest's hutias normally live in pairs, but can be found individually or in small groups. They are diurnal and do not burrow, so during the night they rest in hollows in rocks or trees. They are omnivorous but eat mostly bark, leaves and fruit. Occasionally they will take small vertebrates such as lizards. Hutias were traditionally hunted for food in Cuba as their flesh was agreeable and their size meant they provided a substantial meal.

Classification Animalia - Chordata - Mammalia - Eutheria - Boreoeutheria - Euarchontoglires - Glires - Rodentia - Hystricomorpha - Hystricognathiformes - Hystricognathi - Caviomorpha - Octodontoidea - Capromyidae - Capromys - C. pilorides

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