Red-Rumped Agouti
Scientific Name
Dasyprocta leporina
Range
Northeastern South America
Habitats
Forests
What do they eat?
Herbivores; seeds, fruit, and leaves
Status
Least concern
Conservation Threats
Habitat loss
Fun Facts
- Only mammal species in their range that can open Brazil nuts
- Often bury food such as seeds and nuts but forget to return which assists in planting and growth of habitat