acouchis

Updated: May 19, 2025

Besides the large Capivara and the little Guinea Pig, there are several intermediate kinds. These are known as the True Cavies, and are usually called Agoutis, or Acouchis. The agoutis are about the size of the common hare, and run almost as swiftly.

Mayne Reid - Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found: A Book of Zoology for Boys