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Central American Agouti vs Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Central American Agouti

Central American Agouti

Dasyprocta punctata

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Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Choloepus hoffmanni

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Size

Central American Agouti

Central American Agouti

0.35 m

Human

1.75 m

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

0.88 m

Central American AgoutiHoffmann's Two-toed Sloth
Weight1.3–4 kg2.1–8.5 kg
Length42–62 cm54–88 cm
Height25–35 cm–
Top Speed64 km/h0.27 km/h
Lifespan10–20 yrs20–40 yrs
Gestation104 days245 days
Offspring1–4 1–1
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentSedentary
HabitatRainforest, Forest, Woodland, MangroveRainforest, Forest
RegionsNorth America, South AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyDasyproctidaeMegalonychidae
OrderRodentiaPilosa