MAMMALIA: RODENTIA: FAMILY: Myoprocta

Myoprocta pratti Author and date

Acouchi

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Range: Heavily forested regions of the dense Amazon Basin, mainly in Brazil.

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Natural History: These are large rodents that feed on fruits and seeds. When alarmed, the may rapidly stomp their feet, warning other acouchis of nearby predators. Their main enemies are ocelots, boas, and caimans.

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