Santa Catarina's Guinea Pig (Cavia intermedia) — Critically Endangered Mammalia

Santa Catarina's Guinea Pig

Cavia intermedia

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Caviidae

About

Santa Catarina's guinea pig or Moleques do Sul cavy is a rare guinea pig species of southeastern South America.

Fun Fact

acres) is one of the world's smallest for a mammal.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Moleques do Sul Archipelago, located in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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