Mexican Agouti
Dasyprocta mexicana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyDasyproctidae (Agoutis and Acouchis)
- GenusDasyprocta (Agoutis)
- SpeciesDasyprocta mexicana (Mexican Agouti)
About the Mexican Agouti
The Mexican agouti, (Dasyprocta mexicana), also known as the Mexican black agouti, is a species of rodent in the genus Dasyprocta. This species was first discovered in 1860 in Veracruz, Mexico and described by Henri Louis Frédéric de Saussure.
Dasyprocta mexicana is a medium-sized rodent, weighing between 2 kilograms to 4 kilograms as an adult. This length of D. mexicana ranges from 40 centimeters to 60 centimeters, which is inclusive of the tail that ranges from 2 centimeters to 3 centimeters in length and is located at the most posterior point of the body. While data is limited on the height of this particular species, it is expected to be similar to the average height of 23 centimeters seen in similar sized agoutis.
The head and body of D. mexicana constitute majority of this length, as this portion is on average 44.6 centimeters to 56 centimeters long. The dorsal areas of the head and body of D. mexicana possess either a black or darkened brown coat colour, distinguishing this species from other members in their genus. Throughout this darkened coat, white hairs are sparingly dispersed. Additionally, different portions of the rodent's head and back can... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mexican Agouti in Cañón del Sumidero National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mexican Agouti in Cañón del Sumidero National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Mexican Agouti sighting in Cañón del Sumidero National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mexican Agouti in Cañón del Sumidero National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Mexican Agouti in Cañón del Sumidero National Park in our monthly data.