Geocapromys ingrahami (J. A. Allen, 1891)

Bahamian Hutia


Species recognized by The Integrated Taxonomic Information System external link, T Orrell (custodian) in 
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Morphology

Physical Description

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Author
Courtney Gramlich, Milford High School
Editor
George Campbell, Milford High School
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Citation
Gramlich, C. 2001. "Geocapromys ingrahami" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Geocapromys_ingrahami.html. 

 

Geocapromys ingrahami is a rat-like rodent. Its fur comes in many different colors. It can be gray, brown, black, white, or red. Its length ranges from 20 - 60 cm, not including the tail. The tail is short.

 

(Attrill, 2000; Encyclopedia Britannica, 1999)

 
"Geocapromys ingrahami (J. A. Allen, 1891)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/326773". Accessed 19 Mar 2010.