Skip to main content

Nutria

Myocastor coypus

Large brown rodent with orange teeth and round tail. Invasive wetland burrower that damages native plants and pond banks; control important for habitat restoration.

Plants that support Nutria

2 plants

American Bulrush

Schoenoplectus americanus

high

grass

Year-round primary food source in California marshes

Bay Area native

Amphibious Bistort

Persicaria amphibia

moderate

perennial herb

Aquatic vegetation grazer; significant herbivory pressure

Bay Area native