Brazilian Agouti

Dasyprocta leporina

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dasyproctidae

About

The red-rumped agouti, also known as the golden-rumped agouti, orange-rumped agouti or Brazilian agouti, is a species of agouti from the family Dasyproctidae.

Fun Fact

It has no distinct breeding season, but females come into season twice a year and generally have one to four young.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a wide range of forests, including rainforest and secondary forest.

Diet

Feeds on insect larvae when plant resources are low.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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