The black agouti is a slim rodent whose back fur ranges from orange to almost black. It is mainly active by day, feeding on fruit and plants in forests, brush, and places near water.
Its coarse, glossy fur ranges from pale orange and brown to nearly black on the back. The underside may be white, yellow, or buff; the body is slim and the ears are short.
It is generally active by day and eats fruit, vegetables, and succulent plants. In places affected by people, individuals may stay sheltered until dusk. They are found near water and may dig burrows among rocks or tree roots.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.