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Black-rumped agouti

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Black-rumped agouti
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Dasyproctidae
Genus: Dasyprocta
Species:
D. prymnolopha
Binomial name
Dasyprocta prymnolopha
Wagler, 1831

The black-rumped agouti (Dasyprocta prymnolopha) is an agouti species from the family Dasyproctidae. It is endemic to Brazil, and its range roughly equals the Northeast Region. It is named after its black rump which contrasts clearly with the orange body.

References

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  1. ^ Catzeflis, F.; Patton J.; Percequillo, A.; Weksler, M. (2016). "Dasyprocta prymnolopha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T6286A22198296. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T6286A22198296.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.