Mexican Agouti

Dasyprocta mexicana

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dasyproctidae

About

The Mexican agouti,, also known as the Mexican black agouti, is a species of rodent in the genus Dasyprocta. This species was first discovered in 1860 in Veracruz, Mexico and described by Henri Louis Frédéric de Saussure.

Fun Fact

Female agoutis have been found to nurse pups until weaning for up to 7 weeks post-partum, but young are tolerated and remain in their territory post-weaning.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Frugivore (fruit-eater)

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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