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This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Cuba. Of the mammal species in Cuba, five of the species listed are considered to be extinct. [1] The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature:
An elusive animal, it lives in burrows and is only active at night when it uses its unusual toxic saliva to feed on insects. The solenodons (family Solenodontidae), native to the Caribbean, are one of only a few mammals that are venomous. The Cuban solenodon is endangered and was once considered extinct due to its rarity.
Large males can reach as much as 3.5 m (11 ft) in length and weigh more than 215 kg (474 lb). Despite its smaller size, it is a highly aggressive animal (one of the most territorial of all crocodilians), and potentially dangerous to humans. The Cuban crocodile is of interest to biologists for its unique physical and behavioral traits.
This is a list of amphibians and reptiles in the archipelago of Cuba. It includes 27 reptiles and 55 amphibians that are critically endangered. Many of these animals are threatened by loss of habitat and hunting. This list includes both native and introduced (I) species.
The Cuban solenodon is considered Endangered due to predation by the small Indian mongoose (Urva auropunctata), which was introduced in colonial times to hunt snakes and rats, as well as by feral cats and dogs. The Cuban solenodon was thought to have been extinct until a live specimen was found in 2003.
Desmarest's hutia or the Cuban hutia (Capromys pilorides) is a stout, furry, rat-like mammal found only on Cuba and nearby islands. Growing to about 60 cm (2 ft), it normally lives in pairs and feeds on leaves, fruit, bark and sometimes small animals.
Pages in category "Extinct animals of Cuba" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Individual animals in Cuba (1 P) V. Vertebrates of Cuba (5 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Fauna of Cuba" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.