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Common agouti
The term agouti ((スペイン語:Agutí), (:aɣuˈti)) or common agouti designates several rodent species of the genus ''Dasyprocta''. They are native to Middle America, northern and central South America, and the southern Lesser Antilles. Some species have also been introduced elsewhere in the West Indies. They are related to guinea pigs and look quite similar, but are larger and have longer legs. The species vary considerably in colour, being brown, reddish, dull orange, greyish or blackish, but typically with lighter underparts. Their bodies are covered with coarse hair which is raised when alarmed. They weigh and are in length, with short, hairless tails.〔Emmons, L. H. (1997). ''Neotropical Rainforest Mammals.'' Pp. 226-230. 2nd edition. ISBN 0-226-20721-8〕
Confusingly, the related pacas were placed by some authorities in a genus called ''Agouti'', though ''Cuniculus'' has priority and is the correct term.
Also confusing, the agouti is known by some in Mexico as a sereque. 〔http://pelicanfreepress.com/whats-in-a-name-sereque-or-agouti-like-a-rose-still-smells-the-same/〕
==Description==
Agoutis 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 in length and in weight. Most species are brown on their backs and whitish or buff on their bellies; 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.
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