Acouchi
Myoprocta acouchy
Acouchis are rodents and are in the same family as agoutis.
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Range
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil
Habitat
Tropical forest, thick brush
Diet
Acouchis are herbivores. They eat
grass, roots, tender stems, leaves, and fruit.
Reproduction
One to four young are born after a gestation of about 99 days.
Social Structure
Acouchis live alone or in small groups.
