Dasyproctidae
Synonyms
Acouchi
Acouchis
Agouti, Brazilian
Agoutis
Agoutis, Brazilian
Brazilian Agouti
Brazilian Agoutis
Dasyprocta
Dasyprocta leporina
Green Acouchi
Myoprocta
Myoprocta acouchy
Myoprocta pratti
Red Acouchi
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.