how long are nutria
Other names used for the nutria include coypu, nutria-rat, South American beaver, Argentine beaver, and swamp beaver. Nutria are members of the family Myocastoridae. They have short legs and a robust, highly arched body that is approximately 24 inches (61 cm) long. Their round tail is from 13 to 16 inches (33 to 41 cm) long and scantily haired.