Black Agouti
Dasyprocta fuliginosa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyDasyproctidae (Agoutis and Acouchis)
- GenusDasyprocta (Agoutis)
- SpeciesDasyprocta fuliginosa (Black Agouti)
About the Black Agouti
The black agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) is a South American species of agouti from the family Dasyproctidae. It is found in the northwestern Amazon in southern Venezuela, eastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, western Brazil and northeastern Peru. There is also a disjunct population in the Magdalena River Valley of northern Colombia. They are found in forests, thick brush, savannas, and cultivated areas. In Peru, they are confined to the Amazonian region where they are found in all parts of the low selva zone and many parts of the high selva zone. It is found at altitudes of 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) and above. Agoutis live in close proximity to water, being found on the banks of all types of streams.
It is overall black grizzled white, and the throat is white. The black agouti weighs 3.5–6 kg (7.7–13.2 lb). Like other agoutis, the black agouti is diurnal, lives alone or in pairs, and feeds on fruits and nuts. In some areas, they construct burrows among limestone boulders, along river banks, or under the roots of trees.
The female black agouti is capable of breeding year-round. Also, they are considered... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black Agouti in Podocarpus 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 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 7 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 8 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black Agouti in Podocarpus National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Black Agouti sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black Agouti in Podocarpus National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Black Agouti in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.