Black Agouti at San Isidro Lodge, Ecuador

The lodge at San Isidro is famous for birdwatching, but the mammal watching is also quite good. We were not lucky with the resident Mountain Tapirs, but a number of Black Agoutis were fairly easy to see around the lodge and one in particular (pictured) liked to hang around our cabin.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Very nice, Barry! Had never heard of this species before. Posted 5 years ago
1. Barry
  
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  Thanks Ferdy, I was surprised to see that it was new for JD, seeing as you are so often in Colombia. By the way, when travel becomes possible again, we are stating to consider Colombia - any tips? Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    We didn't see many mammals at all in Colombia during all 3 trips. We did see the common Agouti near lodges, yet it was fed by the locals.
    
    Happy to give tips for Colombia. Do you mean general tips or tips on specific locations? Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Barry
      
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      More specific locations - anywhere in particular? WE are considering a trip. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        I have some "light" reading for you:
        https://ferdychristant.com/colombia-travel-report-c005dd286a49
        https://ferdychristant.com/colombia-2017-travel-report-e8f7c0ef8733
        https://ferdychristant.com/colombia-2018-travel-report-ee68bfae9579
        
        For us, south Colombia was the best of the 3 visits, largely because of our interest: deep passion for forests/jungles. In general, you can hardly go wrong regarding location, it's such a gorgeous country.
        
        Main advise is that a good guide is critical, it makes a world of difference and I'd even consider it more important than the location itself.
        
        If you still want more/specific info, feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@gmail.com Posted 5 years ago

NattyOne

Lion

Very nice & a great shot Posted 5 years ago
1. Barry
  
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  Thanks, this one was very accommodating. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

Great find, nice shot Barry. Posted 5 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Oh, wow1 That is a very nice encounter, isn't?? Posted 5 years ago

Barry

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It was - usually these are super shy. Not surprising when you are small and tasty in the rain forest. Posted 5 years ago

The Black agouti

The black agouti, "Dasyprocta fuliginosa", is a South American species of agouti from the family Dasyproctidae. It is found in the northwestern Amazon in southern Venezuela, eastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, western Brazil and northeastern Peru. There is also a disjunct population in the Magdalena River Valley of northern Colombia.

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Similar species: Rodents

Species identified by Barry