Brazilian Guinea Pig

Cavia aperea

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Caviidae

About

The Brazilian guinea pig is a wild guinea pig species found in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

Cavia aperea has been successfully mated to the domestic guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, though many females become infertile in successive generations.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is open grassland and savannah.

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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