Nutria
Myocastor coypus (Molina, 1782)
Invasive summary
A semi-aquatic rodent that feeds heavily on marsh vegetation.
Known impacts
Damages wetlands, levees, banks, and restoration plantings, increasing erosion risk.
Management notes
Use detection, trapping, eradication campaigns, and wetland restoration monitoring.
Native range
South America
Regions where reported
- US - 40 public points
- MX - 18 public points
- CA - 9 public points