Geocapromys brownii (Fischer 1830)

[Capromys (Geocapromys)] brownii Fischer 1830, Synopis. Mamm., Addenda: 389 (=589).

Type Locality: " Jamaica ".

Vernacular Names: Jamaician Hutia.

Synonyms: Geocapromys brachyurus (Hill 1851) .

Distribution: Jamaica.

Conservation: IUCN – Vulnerable.

Discussion: Sometimes includes G. thoracatus from Little Swan Isl (see that account). Reviewed by Anderson et al. (1983). Karyotype has 2n=88; FN=136 (George and Weir, 1972 b).