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utia Meaning
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utia (n.)
Any species of large West Indian rodents of the genus Capromys, or Utia. In general appearance and habits they resemble rats, but they are as large as rabbits.
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Any species of large West Indian rodents of the genus Capromys, or Utia. In general appearance and habits they resemble rats, but they are as large as rabbits.
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The Mona Island utia, a critically endangered rodent, is only found on the tiny Caribbean island of Mona.
Utias are large, heavy-bodied rodents with short tails and robust legs.
The Jamaican utia is the largest species of utia, weighing up to 2.5 pounds.
Utias are nocturnal and spend the day hiding in burrows or caves.