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Coypu

Myocastor coypus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Echimyidae ›Genus: Myocastor

About

The coypu (from Spanish coipú, from Mapudungun koypu; Myocastor coypus), also known as the nutria, is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent. It has been classified for a long time as the only member of the family Myocastoridae. However, studies based on the comparison of DNA and protein sequences showed that Myocastor is nested within Echimyidae, the family of the spiny rats. Originally native to subtropical and temperate South America, it has since been introduced to North...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Coypu?
The scientific name of Coypu is Myocastor coypus.
What kingdom does Coypu belong to?
Coypu belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Coypu belong to?
Coypu belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Coypu belong to?
Coypu belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Coypu belong to?
Coypu belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Coypu belong to?
Coypu belongs to the family Echimyidae.
What genus does Coypu belong to?
Coypu belongs to the genus Myocastor.