Black Agouti

The black agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) is a South American species of agouti from the family Dasyproctidae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black Agouti being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Dasyprocta mexicana
• Dasyprocta leporina
• Dasyprocta iacki
• Dasyprocta azarae
• Dasyprocta variegata
• Dasyprocta punctata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Rodentia

Family

Dasyproctidae

Genus

Dasyprocta

Species

Dasyprocta fuliginosa

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