Roatan Island Agouti (Dasyprocta ruatanica) — Endangered Mammalia

Roatan Island Agouti

Dasyprocta ruatanica

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dasyproctidae

About

The Ruatan Island agouti, also called the Roatán Island agouti, is a species of agouti in the family Dasyproctidae. It is endemic to the island of Roatán, off the north coast of Honduras.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to the island of Roatán, off the north coast of Honduras.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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