Rainforest Biodiversity Guide
Black Agouti
Scientific Name:
Dasyprocta punctata
Category:
Animal
Primary Layer:
Understory
Fun Facts:
Only animal in the rainforest with jaws powerful enough to break open the hard shell of the Brazil nut.
An agouti can jump 2m (6.5 feet) vertically.
Agoutis bury nuts for times when food is scarce.
