Brazilian agouti
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Hystricognathi
Family : Dasyproctidae
Species : Dasyprocta leporina
The Brazilian agouti is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Some facts about the
Agouti
Adult weight : 3.265 kg (7.183 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 18 years
Female maturity :193 days
Gestation : 112 days
Litter size : 1
Basal metabolic rate : 9 W
Body mass : 2.687 kg (5.9114 lbs)
Temperature : 37.85 °C (100.13 °F)
Facts about the Brazilian agouti
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1. Dasyprocta, genus Dasyprocta -- (type genus of the Dasyproctidae: agoutis)
Dasyprocta
genus Dasyprocta
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