Spix's Yellow-toothed Cavy

Galea spixii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Caviidae

About

Spix's yellow-toothed cavy is a rodent, a cavy species from South America. It is found in Bolivia east of the Andes and much of south central to northeastern Brazil. The species is found in open savanna and semiarid habitats, such as the Cerrado and Caatinga of Brazil. Its karyotype is 2n = 64 and FN = 118.

Fun Fact

It is found in Bolivia east of the Andes and much of south central to northeastern Brazil.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in open savanna and semiarid habitats, such as the Cerrado and Caatinga of Brazil.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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