Dasyproctidae
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.
Year introduced: 2015
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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.649.313.992.419
MeSH Unique ID: D065468
Registry Number: txid30646
Entry Terms:
- Dasyprocta
- Agoutis
- Myoprocta
- Acouchis
- Acouchi
- Myoprocta acouchy
- Red Acouchi
- Myoprocta pratti
- Green Acouchi
- Dasyprocta leporina
- Brazilian Agoutis
- Agouti, Brazilian
- Agoutis, Brazilian
- Brazilian Agouti
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