Agouti Ponctué

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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.

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guaqueque centroamericano

French Agouti Ponctué

Similar Species in Dasyprocta

Brazilian agouti

Dasyprocta leporina

Least Concern

Mexican Agouti

Dasyprocta mexicana

Critically Endangered

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black agouti

Dasyprocta fuliginosa

Least Concern

Orinoco Agouti

Dasyprocta guamara

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Agouti Ponctué?

The scientific name of Agouti Ponctué is Dasyprocta punctata. It belongs to the genus Dasyprocta.

What is the conservation status of Agouti Ponctué?

Agouti Ponctué (Dasyprocta punctata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Agouti Ponctué live?

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

What family does Agouti Ponctué belong to?

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

Is Agouti Ponctué endangered?

No, Agouti Ponctué (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 Agouti Ponctué belong to?

Agouti Ponctué (Dasyprocta punctata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Agouti Ponctué?

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