Central American Agouti vs South American Tapir
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Central American Agouti
0.35 m
Human
1.75 m
South American Tapir
1.1 m
| Central American Agouti | South American Tapir | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3–4 kg | 150–300 kg |
| Length | 42–62 cm | 1.8–2.5 m |
| Height | 25–35 cm | 0.9–1.1 m |
| Top Speed | 64 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–20 yrs | 25–35 yrs |
| Gestation | 104 days | 390 days |
| Offspring | 1–4 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Rainforest, Forest, Woodland, Mangrove | Rainforest, Wetland, River, Forest |
| Regions | North America, South America | South America |
| Family | Dasyproctidae | Tapiridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Perissodactyla |