Santa Catarina's guinea pig

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)

Family

Caviidae

Genus

Cavia

Species

Cavia intermedia (Santa Catarina's guinea pig)

Names in Other Languages

German Santa-Catarina-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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shiny Guinea pig

Cavia fulgida

Least Concern

Brazilian Guinea pig

Cavia aperea

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Santa Catarina's guinea pig?

The scientific name of Santa Catarina's guinea pig is Cavia intermedia. It belongs to the genus Cavia.

What is the conservation status of Santa Catarina's guinea pig?

Santa Catarina's guinea pig (Cavia intermedia) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Santa Catarina's guinea pig belong to?

Santa Catarina's guinea pig (Cavia intermedia) belongs to the genus Cavia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caviidae.

Is Santa Catarina's guinea pig endangered?

Yes, Santa Catarina's guinea pig (Cavia intermedia) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Santa Catarina's guinea pig belong to?

Santa Catarina's guinea pig (Cavia intermedia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Santa Catarina's guinea pig?

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