Andean Mountain Cavy

Microcavia niata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Caviidae

About

The Andean mountain cavy is a species of rodent in the family Caviidae. It is found in Bolivia, Chile and Peru.

Fun Fact

The Andean mountain cavy's diet consists of herbs typically of the genus Eleocharis, Distichlis, Verbena, and Deyeuxia, which are common in bog areas, which suggest that this species of Microcavia only live in bog areas.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists of herbs typically of the genus Eleocharis, Distichlis, Verbena, and Deyeuxia, which are common in bog areas, which suggest that this species of Microcavia only live in bog areas.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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