Brazilian Guinea pig

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 (животные)

Phylum

Chordata (хордовые)

Class

Mammalia (млекопитающие)

Order

Rodentia (грызуны)

Family

Caviidae

Genus

Cavia

Species

Cavia aperea (Brazilian Guinea pig)

Names in Other Languages

German Brasilianisches Meerschweinchen

Similar Species in Cavia

Guinea pig

Cavia porcellus

Least Concern

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greater guinea pig

Cavia magna

Least Concern

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montane Guinea pig

Cavia tschudii

Least Concern

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Santa Catarina's guinea pig

Cavia intermedia

Critically Endangered

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shiny Guinea pig

Cavia fulgida

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian Guinea pig?

The scientific name of Brazilian Guinea pig is Cavia aperea. It belongs to the genus Cavia.

What is the conservation status of Brazilian Guinea pig?

Brazilian Guinea pig (Cavia aperea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brazilian Guinea pig live?

Brazilian Guinea pig is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.

What family does Brazilian Guinea pig belong to?

Brazilian Guinea pig (Cavia aperea) belongs to the genus Cavia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caviidae.

Is Brazilian Guinea pig endangered?

No, Brazilian Guinea pig (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 Brazilian Guinea pig belong to?

Brazilian Guinea pig (Cavia aperea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Brazilian Guinea pig?

The closest relatives of Brazilian Guinea pig in the genus Cavia include Guinea pig, greater guinea pig, montane Guinea pig, Santa Catarina's guinea pig, shiny Guinea pig.