#dasyprocta

[all-mammal-creechur]

Coiban Agouti Dasyprocta coibae

It is endemic to the island of Coiba (Panama). This rodent is poorly studied and little is known concerning its habitats and ecology. It is found in forested regions, which are mainly deciduous

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[snototter]

A Central American agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) wades through a river in Manuel Antonio National Park Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

by Gary Stephenson

[lithobatess]

been thinking about capybaras which are obviously super cute and all, but

what about the agoutis. not enough agouti love in the universe. long-legged jungle guinea pigs

[birdblues]

Agouti

[okapiaconcolor]

Cutia - Dasyprocta por silene andrade

[thefaunaplace]

Art by The Fauna Place

Did you know that Agoutis are expert gardeners? These critters have a unique role in the ecosystem - they act as seed dispersers. When they eat fruit, they often bury the seeds, which helps to distribute them throughout the forests.

[all-mammal-creechur]

Roatan Island Agouti Dasyprocta ruatanica

It is endemic to the island of Roatán, off the north coast of Honduras. The animals inhabit brushy scrub forest across the island of Roatán, where they feed on almonds, coconuts, hibiscus, and Pentaclethra pods. As the tourist industry has grown on their native island, hotels and other buildings are encroaching on their native habitat.

image by jnphilli

[all-mammal-creechur]

Black-rumped Agouti Dasyprocta prymnolopha

Lives in the Northeast region of Brazil. Found in deciduous forest and scrub, including cerrado and caatinga, and probably coastal rainforest habitats.

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