Least ConcernBrown-throated Sloth
Bradypus variegatus
Mammals · Rodentia · Dinomyidae
Dinomys branickii
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The pacarana is a large, heavy rodent of the Andean foothills, with dark brown fur flecked with white spots and stripes and a thick, furry tail that tells it apart from the paca, with which it is confused. It is the only survivor of its family. It moves slowly, climbs well and feeds on leaves, stems, fruit and shoots that it holds in its hands while sitting on its haunches. Its slowness and its meat make it easy prey for hunters.
Weight
10 kg – 15 kg
Size
60 cm – 80 cm
Life expectancy
13 years
Diet
Herbivore
Feeds mainly on plants.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Dinomys branickii
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Pacarana — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
Based on what we already know about pacarana.
