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Ruatan Island Agouti

Ruatan Island Agouti

Honduras
Status
Endangered

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
roots, leaves, forest seeds, and occasional insects

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Activity patterns. The only study on the natural history of the Roatan Island Agouti was conducted on a resort separated from the main Roatan Island. Individuals in this study were much habituated to humans, affecting their behavior and activity patterns.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Ruatan Island Agouti is officially designated as Endangered. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of roots, leaves, forest seeds, and occasional insects. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal and crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 3 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Ruatan Island Agouti.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeHonduras
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland
Lifespan3 Yrs
StatusEndangered
ScientificDasyprocta ruatanica
Registry Info
Lifespan3 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyDasyproctidae