Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen

Cavia aperea

Least Concern

About

The Brazilian Guinea pig (Cavia aperea) is a species in the genus Cavia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Species

Cavia aperea (Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen)

Names in Other Languages

German Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen

Similar Species in Cavia

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Glänzendes Meerschweinchen

Santa-Catarina-Meerschweinchen

Cavia intermedia

Critically Endangered

Tschudi-Meerschweinchen

Cavia tschudii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen?

The scientific name of Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen is Cavia aperea. It belongs to the genus Cavia.

What is the conservation status of Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen?

Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen (Cavia aperea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen live?

Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.

What family does Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen belong to?

Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen (Cavia aperea) belongs to the genus Cavia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caviidae.

Is Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen endangered?

No, Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen (Cavia aperea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen belong to?

Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen (Cavia aperea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen?

The closest relatives of Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen in the genus Cavia include Glänzendes Meerschweinchen, Hausmeerschweinchen, Santa-Catarina-Meerschweinchen, Sumpfmeerschweinchen, Tschudi-Meerschweinchen.