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Dasyprocta sp
Photo take near town in and empty yard it has a nut on it´s mouth. They are very common in this area. have five front and three hind toes; the first toe is very small. The tail is very short or nonexistent and hairless. The molar teeth have cylindrical crowns, with several islands and a single lateral fold of enamel. Agoutis may grow to be up to 60 cm in length and 4 k in weight. Most species are brown on the back and whitish or buffy on the belly; the fur may have a glossy appearance and then glimmers in an orange colour. Reports differ as to whether they are diurnal or nocturnal animals.
Agoutis are found in forested and wooded areas in Central and South America.
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