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Mocó (Kerodon rupestris) no Parque Nacional da Serra da Capivara

Image of Kerodon F. Cuvier 1825

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Mocó (Kerodon rupestris) is a rodent in the family Caviidae, found in rocky areas of eastern Brazil, especially the state of Piauí (where it is sometimes used as food) to the state of Minas Gerais. This rodent has a size slightly larger than a guinea pig (Cavia), absent or vestigial tail and gray coat.

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