Central American agouti

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.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Species

Dasyprocta punctata (Central American agouti)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guaqueque centroamericano

French Agouti Ponctué

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black agouti

Dasyprocta fuliginosa

Critically Endangered

Orinoco Agouti

Dasyprocta guamara

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Central American agouti?

The scientific name of Central American agouti is Dasyprocta punctata. It belongs to the genus Dasyprocta.

What is the conservation status of Central American agouti?

Central American agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Central American agouti live?

Central American agouti is found in Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Central American agouti belong to?

Central American agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) belongs to the genus Dasyprocta, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyproctidae.

Is Central American agouti endangered?

No, Central American agouti (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 Central American agouti belong to?

Central American agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Central American agouti?

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