ENEndangered
Large-eared Hutia
Mesocapromys auritus
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eared_hutia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CAPROMYIDAE
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
Why is Large-eared Hutia classified as Endangered?
Large-eared Hutia is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Large-eared Hutia live?
Large-eared Hutia occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Large-eared Hutia?
The main threats to Large-eared Hutia are 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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