Acouchis are a relation to agoutis but are smaller in size. Acouchis are seed and fruit eaters. They are attracted to the falling fruit as it hits the ground. When fruit is abundant they bury it for later use.
Diet
Roots, stems, grass and fruit
Habitat
Tropical forest, damp lowland forest
Status
Not listed
Location
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil
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Shaldon Wildlife Trust, Ness Drive, Shaldon, Devon. TQ14 0HP. Telephone +44 1626 872234. International breeding centre for rare and endangered species
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