Black-tailed Hutia

Black-tailed HutiaThe black-tailed hutia lives in forests of eastern Cuba. It has very dark fur and a long black tail, and has been observed active in trees at night.What does it look like?Its woolly fur is dark brown to nearly black. Long black hairs cover the tail and form a brush at its tip.How does it live?The black-tailed hutia lives in forests of eastern Cuba. It has very dark fur and a long black tail, and has been observed active in trees at night.At study sites it was active climbing trees at night and was recorded feeding on fruit trees such as mango.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.