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Capromys
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Capromys

The Desmarest's hutia (Capromys pilorides), also known as the Cuban hutia, is a species of rodent endemic to Cuba. Weighing up to 8.5 kg (19 lb), it is the largest of the extant species of hutia (the extinct giant hutias were far larger).

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3 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 3 known species

Desmarest's Hutia

speciesCapromys pilorides

Geay's Hutia

speciesCapromys geayi

Garrido’s hutia

speciesCapromys garridoi

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