Brazilian Guinea Pigs
Cavia aperea
| Country of origin | Venezuela, Columbia |
| Habitat | Open grassland and savannah land. |
| Diet | Herbs and grasses |
| Status | They live in groups |
| Lifespan | 6 years |
| Average body weight | 600g – 1.5kg |
| Average body length | 20cm to 40cm |
Did you know?
They have a non-excitant tail that is only 2.4mm.
Threats in the wild
Foxes, birds or prey and snakes
IUCN red list status
The IUCN status of the Brazilian Guinea Pig is least concern.
For more info on classifications visit www.iucnredlist.org.
