Dasyproctidae
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Dasyprocta Myoprocta Agouti |
The Dasyproctidae are a family of South American rodents, comprising three genera.
Classification
The Pacas (Agouti genus) are sometimes placed in a separate family Agoutidae or as the subfamily Agoutinae.
Note that the animals commonly known as Agoutis are not the same as those with the scientific name Agouti. Adding to the confusion, the name Agoutis is sometimes used to refer to the whole family Dasyproctidae, including or excluding the Agouti genus. To avoid misunderstandings, some authors refer to the Pacas as the genus Cuniculus.
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