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Nutria

Nutria, also known as coypu, are aquatic rodents native to South America that have now established populations in many states including Louisiana after being introduced for their fur. The invasive omnivore often feeds on aquatic plants and roots, and its destructive feeding and burrowing habits result in overgrazing of wetland habitats.
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Nutria caught by camera trap at the Dugas Road Landfill, Lafayette LA

Developing Techniques for Estimating Nutria (Myocastor coypus) Abundance

Nutrias (Myocastor coypus) are an aquatic rodent imported from South America to the United States in the 1920-40’s for the fur farms. Since their original importation they have become established in the wild in many regions of the United States.
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
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Developing Techniques for Estimating Nutria (Myocastor coypus) Abundance

Nutrias (Myocastor coypus) are an aquatic rodent imported from South America to the United States in the 1920-40’s for the fur farms. Since their original importation they have become established in the wild in many regions of the United States.
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