never observed by Europeans(?); fossils contemporary with indigenous artifacts and introduced rat fossils indicate survival into colonial era, possibly until 16th Century; possibly observed ca. 1870
island montane forest ground dweller herbivore endemic to Cuba; larger variety (affella) less common
disappeared after introduction of rats
References:
Allen, G. M. Extinct and Vanishing Mammals of the Western Hemisphere QL715.A44 1942 p.100
Nilsson, G. The Endangered Species Handbook QL82.N55 1983 ISBN 0-938-424-09-7 p.211
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