Mammals - invasive

Nutria (Myocastor coypus) on May 4, 2008

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Two adults and one baby last spring/summer-- Have only seen adults in the last few months.

Commentary

Thank you for submitting the report. Nutria can become habituated to being fed and often reside in locations where human traffic is common. It is important for people to realize that nutria are rodents and potential reservoirs for a variety of diseases. The nutria page on the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs website at http://www.clr.pdx.edu/projects/ans/nutria.php contains information on nutria diseases. My contact information can also be found on this site if you have questions or would like further information.

Trevor Sheffels,
Center for Lakes and Reservoirs
Portland State University

Trevor Sheffels
May 7, 2008, 5:26 a.m.

Resources

There is a lot of good information about nutria in Oregon on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Living With Wildlife site.

Location

Small pond. Nearest cross streets are Kaiser and Springville (Twinflower Rd.) along a residential walking path. Part of Kaiser Woods walking paths.

Expert Reviewer

Trevor Sheffels

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