[1] They are found in forests, thick brush, savannas, and cultivated areas.

Agoutis live in close proximity to water, being found on the banks of all types of streams.

[2] In some areas, they construct burrows among limestone boulders, along river banks, or under the roots of trees.

Also, they are considered to be seasonally polyestrous, meaning the females can go through more than one period of estrus in a single year.

[3] Furthermore, the gestation period averages 104 days, and females are able to produce two newborns per litter.