Central American agouti (Dasyprocta punctata). Distributed from Central America to northern South America, it prefers mature forest, secondary forest, and areas near water such as riverbanks. It primarily eats seeds and fruits and, through caching behavior, plays an important role as a seed disperser. It forms pairs and defends territories, is diurnal and terrestrial. Breeding occurs year-round, and young are well developed at birth. Conservation status: Least Concern.