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Peruvian guinea pig
Adult weight : 0.638 kg (1.4036 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 6 years
Female maturity :62 days
Gestation : 64 days
Litter size : 2
Montane guinea pig
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Hystricognathi
Family : Caviidae
Subfamily : Caviinae
Species : Cavia tschudii
The Montane guinea pig is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the montane guinea pig
A young / baby of a montane guinea pig is called a 'pup'. The females are called 'sow' and males 'boar'. A montane guinea pig group is called a 'herd'.
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