Orinoco Agouti
Dasyprocta guamara
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="orinoco-agouti"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Rodentia
(อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family
Dasyproctidae
Genus
Dasyprocta
Species
Dasyprocta guamara
(Orinoco Agouti)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Orinoco Agouti?
The scientific name of Orinoco Agouti is Dasyprocta guamara. It belongs to the genus Dasyprocta.
What is the conservation status of Orinoco Agouti?
Orinoco Agouti (Dasyprocta guamara) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Orinoco Agouti live?
Orinoco Agouti is found in Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Orinoco Agouti belong to?
Orinoco Agouti (Dasyprocta guamara) belongs to the genus Dasyprocta, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyproctidae.
What kingdom does Orinoco Agouti belong to?
Orinoco Agouti (Dasyprocta guamara) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Orinoco Agouti?
The closest relatives of Orinoco Agouti in the genus Dasyprocta include Brazilian agouti, Central American agouti, black agouti, Mexican Agouti.
Genus Dasyprocta — 5 Species
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LC
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CR
Brazilian agouti
Dasyprocta leporina
Central American agouti
Dasyprocta punctata
black agouti
Dasyprocta fuliginosa
Mexican Agouti
Dasyprocta mexicana
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NT
Orinoco Agouti
Dasyprocta guamara
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