Black-rumped Agouti

Dasyprocta prymnolopha

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dasyproctidae

About

The black-rumped agouti is an agouti species from the family Dasyproctidae. It is endemic to Brazil, and its range roughly equals the Northeast Region. It is named after its black rump which contrasts clearly with the orange body.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Brazil, and its range roughly equals the Northeast Region.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Brazil, and its range roughly equals the Northeast Region.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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