About Dasyprocta azarae Lichtenstein, 1823
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
Azara's agouti, with the scientific name Dasyprocta azarae, is a species of agouti belonging to the family Dasyproctidae.
Geographic Distribution and Etymology
This species is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, and it is named for the Spanish naturalist Félix de Azara.
Global Population Status
The total size of its global population is not known, and hunting may have caused the species to become locally extinct in some regions.
Regional Conservation Status
Within Argentina, Azara's agouti is classified as vulnerable.
