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Topical Term
Dasyproctidae
Use for
Acouchis
Agoutis
Brazilian Agoutis
Dasyprocta
Dasyprocta leporina
Green Acouchi
Myoprocta
Myoprocta acouchy
Myoprocta pratti
Red Acouchi
Acouchi
Agouti, Brazilian
Agoutis, Brazilian
Brazilian Agouti
Note
do not confuse entry term Agoutis with AGOUTIDAE see CUNICULIDAE
A family of Central and South American plant-eating rodents comprising the agoutis (Dasyprocta) and acouchis (Myoprocta). They look similar to guinea pigs (CAVIA) but are larger and have longer legs. Their fur is reddish or dark brown.
2015
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