Desmarest's Hutia
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| Scientific name | Capromys pilorides |
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| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Capromys |
| Family | Capromyidae |
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| ID | 3070029 |
About Desmarest's Hutia
The Desmarest's hutia, also known as the Cuban hutia, is a species of rodent endemic to Cuba, although an extinct subspecies is known from the Cayman Islands. Weighing up to 8. 5 kg, it is the largest of the extant species of hutia.