Dasyprocta

Japanese: Dasyprocta
Dasyprocta

...A rabbit-sized rodent with a rounded, stocky body and long, slim legs (illustration). A general term for mammals belonging to the genus Dasyprocta in the family Pacasidae, of which about 10 species are known. Their body color ranges from reddish brown to dark brown.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Dasyprocta" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…背中の丸い,ずんぐりした体に,細長いスマートな四肢をもつウサギ大の齧歯(げつし)類(イラスト)。パカ科アグーチ属Dasyproctaに属する哺乳類の総称で,約10種が知られる。体色は赤褐色から暗褐色。…

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