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black agouti

Dasyprocta fuliginosa

Least Concern

About

The Black agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) is a species in the genus Dasyprocta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Species

Dasyprocta fuliginosa (black agouti)

Similar Species in Dasyprocta

Brazilian agouti

Dasyprocta leporina

Least Concern

Central American agouti

Critically Endangered

Orinoco Agouti

Dasyprocta guamara

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of black agouti?

The scientific name of black agouti is Dasyprocta fuliginosa. It belongs to the genus Dasyprocta.

What is the conservation status of black agouti?

black agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does black agouti live?

black agouti is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does black agouti belong to?

black agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) belongs to the genus Dasyprocta, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyproctidae.

Is black agouti endangered?

No, black agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does black agouti belong to?

black agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of black agouti?

The closest relatives of black agouti in the genus Dasyprocta include Brazilian agouti, Central American agouti, Mexican Agouti, Orinoco Agouti.