"I am a rodent with a great ability to swim in the lagoons and rivers of tropical forests."
Lowland Paca
Cuniculus paca
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Rodentia |
| Peso | 7 - 12 kg |
| Longitud | 60 - 82 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
LC Least Concern
¿Quién soy?
I am a medium-sized mammal with nocturnal activity. My body is heavy and robust, and I have short thick fur. My back is dark brown, reddish-brown, or black, with white spots on the sides of the body. My cheeks, throat, chest, and belly are whitish. I am a solitary rodent, and I play an important role in the dispersal and germination of seeds.
¿De qué me alimento?
I am an opportunistic rodent; I eat mainly fruits, leaves, sprouts, and flowers.
¿Dónde vivo?
I like to live in tropical forests and near water bodies. You can find me from Mexico to Argentina and Uruguay.
Para que me conozcas mejor
What is happening with the pacas?
My species is an important source of food for the indigenous and rural population; for that reason, we are captured for the illegal trade of wild species. This activity has generated the indiscriminate hunt of our species, generating a serious reduction in our population.
