VUVulnerable
Black-tailed Hutia
Mysateles melanurus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CAPROMYIDAE
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-tailed Hutia classified as Vulnerable?
Black-tailed Hutia is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black-tailed Hutia live?
Black-tailed 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 Black-tailed Hutia?
The main threats to Black-tailed Hutia are 2.1, 3.2, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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