Hausmeerschweinchen
Cavia porcellus
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Rodentia
(Nagetiere)
Family
Caviidae
Genus
Cavia
Species
Cavia porcellus
(Hausmeerschweinchen)
Names in Other Languages
German
Hausmeerschweinchen
Similar Species in Cavia
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Hausmeerschweinchen?
The scientific name of Hausmeerschweinchen is Cavia porcellus. It belongs to the genus Cavia.
What is the conservation status of Hausmeerschweinchen?
Hausmeerschweinchen (Cavia porcellus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hausmeerschweinchen live?
Hausmeerschweinchen is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Hausmeerschweinchen belong to?
Hausmeerschweinchen (Cavia porcellus) belongs to the genus Cavia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caviidae.
Is Hausmeerschweinchen endangered?
No, Hausmeerschweinchen (Cavia porcellus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hausmeerschweinchen belong to?
Hausmeerschweinchen (Cavia porcellus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Hausmeerschweinchen?
The closest relatives of Hausmeerschweinchen in the genus Cavia include Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen, Glänzendes Meerschweinchen, Santa-Catarina-Meerschweinchen, Sumpfmeerschweinchen, Tschudi-Meerschweinchen.
Genus Cavia — 6 Species
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