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montane Guinea pig
Cavia tschudii
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="montane-guinea-pig"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Rodentia
(อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family
Caviidae
Genus
Cavia
Species
Cavia tschudii
(montane Guinea pig)
Names in Other Languages
German
Tschudi-Meerschweinchen
Similar Species in Cavia
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of montane Guinea pig?
The scientific name of montane Guinea pig is Cavia tschudii. It belongs to the genus Cavia.
What is the conservation status of montane Guinea pig?
montane Guinea pig (Cavia tschudii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does montane Guinea pig belong to?
montane Guinea pig (Cavia tschudii) belongs to the genus Cavia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caviidae.
Is montane Guinea pig endangered?
No, montane Guinea pig (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 montane Guinea pig belong to?
montane Guinea pig (Cavia tschudii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of montane Guinea pig?
The closest relatives of montane Guinea pig in the genus Cavia include Guinea pig, greater guinea pig, Santa Catarina's guinea pig, shiny Guinea pig, Brazilian Guinea pig.
Genus Cavia — 6 Species
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