Any of the large rodents of the genus Cuniculus (but see also its synonyms), native to Central America and South America, which have dark brown or black fur, a white or yellowish underbelly and rows of white spots along the sides.
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˈpækə/
Etimologie (Engels)
Via Spanish paca and Portuguese paca, from Guaraní paka.