Guaqueque centroamericano

Dasyprocta punctata

Least Concern

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The Central American Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) is a species in the genus Dasyprocta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Species

Dasyprocta punctata (Guaqueque centroamericano)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guaqueque centroamericano

French Agouti Ponctué

Similar Species in Dasyprocta

Guaqueque mexicano

Dasyprocta mexicana

Critically Endangered

Dasyprocta fuliginosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guaqueque centroamericano?

The scientific name of Guaqueque centroamericano is Dasyprocta punctata. It belongs to the genus Dasyprocta.

What is the conservation status of Guaqueque centroamericano?

Guaqueque centroamericano (Dasyprocta punctata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Guaqueque centroamericano live?

Guaqueque centroamericano is found in Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Guaqueque centroamericano belong to?

Guaqueque centroamericano (Dasyprocta punctata) belongs to the genus Dasyprocta, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyproctidae.

Is Guaqueque centroamericano endangered?

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

What kingdom does Guaqueque centroamericano belong to?

Guaqueque centroamericano (Dasyprocta punctata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Guaqueque centroamericano?

The closest relatives of Guaqueque centroamericano in the genus Dasyprocta include Guaqueque mexicano, Brazilian agouti, black agouti, Orinoco Agouti.