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Green Acouchy

Green Acouchy

Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Wetland, Freshwater, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
seeds, herbaceous plants, wild berries, and soft bark

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Descriptive notes. Head-body 298 - 383 mm, tail 40 - 58 mm, ear 31 - 37 mm, hindfoot 74 - 98 mm; weight 0.8 - 1.2 kg. Upper parts and legs of the Green Acouchy are finely grizzled olivaceous, with each hair having alternating bands ofblack and yellow; back and sides are uniform, with rump sometimes darker; and rump hairs are long but not in a fringe. Throat, chest, and midline ofbelly are white. Shape and tail of the Green Acouchy are like the Red Acouchy (M. acouchy).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Green Acouchy is officially designated as Unknown. 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, wetland, freshwater, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of seeds, herbaceous plants, wild berries, and soft bark. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a 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 Green Acouchy.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeColombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru
Habitat RangeForest, Wetland, Freshwater, Mountain
Lifespan3 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificMyoprocta pratt
Registry Info
Lifespan3 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyDasyproctidae
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