Tschudi-Meerschweinchen

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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 tschudii (Tschudi-Meerschweinchen)

Names in Other Languages

German Tschudi-Meerschweinchen

Similar Species in Cavia

Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen

Cavia aperea

Least Concern

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Glänzendes Meerschweinchen

Cavia fulgida

Least Concern

Hausmeerschweinchen

Cavia porcellus

Least Concern

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Santa-Catarina-Meerschweinchen

Cavia intermedia

Critically Endangered

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Sumpfmeerschweinchen

Cavia magna

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tschudi-Meerschweinchen?

The scientific name of Tschudi-Meerschweinchen is Cavia tschudii. It belongs to the genus Cavia.

What is the conservation status of Tschudi-Meerschweinchen?

Tschudi-Meerschweinchen (Cavia tschudii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Tschudi-Meerschweinchen belong to?

Tschudi-Meerschweinchen (Cavia tschudii) belongs to the genus Cavia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caviidae.

Is Tschudi-Meerschweinchen endangered?

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

What kingdom does Tschudi-Meerschweinchen belong to?

Tschudi-Meerschweinchen (Cavia tschudii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Tschudi-Meerschweinchen?

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