Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Central American Agouti vs Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth

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

Size

Central American Agouti

Central American Agouti

0.35 m

Human

1.75 m

Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth

Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth

0.86 m

Central American AgoutiLinnaeus's Two-toed Sloth
Weight1.3–4 kg4–8 kg
Length42–62 cm60–86 cm
Height25–35 cm–
Top Speed64 km/h0.27 km/h
Lifespan10–20 yrs20–40 yrs
Gestation104 days356 days
Offspring1–4 1–1
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentSedentary
HabitatRainforest, Forest, Woodland, MangroveRainforest, Forest
RegionsNorth America, South AmericaSouth America
FamilyDasyproctidaeMegalonychidae
OrderRodentiaPilosa