Paca

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Rodentia (Rodents)

Family

Cuniculidae

Genus

Cuniculus

Species

Cuniculus paca (Paca)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Paca

French Agouti

Similar Species in Cuniculus

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mountain paca

Cuniculus taczanowskii

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Paca?

The scientific name of Paca is Cuniculus paca. It belongs to the genus Cuniculus.

What is the conservation status of Paca?

Paca (Cuniculus paca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Paca live?

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

What family does Paca belong to?

Paca (Cuniculus paca) belongs to the genus Cuniculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuniculidae.

Is Paca endangered?

No, Paca (Cuniculus paca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Paca belong to?

Paca (Cuniculus paca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Paca?

The closest relatives of Paca in the genus Cuniculus include mountain paca.