Black-rumped agouti
Black-rumped agouti | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Dasyproctidae |
Genus: | Dasyprocta |
Species: | D. prymnolopha
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Binomial name | |
Dasyprocta prymnolopha Wagler, 1831
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The black-rumped agouti (Dasyprocta prymnolopha) 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 contrast clearly with the orange body.
References[]
Wikispecies has information related to Black-rumped Agouti. |
- ^ Catzeflis, F.; Patton J.; Percequillo, A.; Weksler, M. (2016). "Dasyprocta prymnolopha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T6286A22198296. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T6286A22198296.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Dasyprocta
- Mammals described in 1831
- Rodent stubs