lowland 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 (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mamalia)

Order

Rodentia (hewan pengerat)

Family

Cuniculidae

Genus

Cuniculus

Species

Cuniculus paca (lowland 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 lowland paca?

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

What is the conservation status of lowland paca?

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

Where does lowland paca live?

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

What family does lowland paca belong to?

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

Is lowland paca endangered?

No, lowland 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 lowland paca belong to?

lowland paca (Cuniculus paca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of lowland paca?

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