Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Cavia Higher classification Cavia | Phylum Chordata Family Caviidae Scientific name Cavia intermedia Rank Species | |
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Similar Cavia, Greater guinea pig, Mammal, Rodent, Shiny guinea pig | ||
Santa Catarina's guinea pig or Moleques do Sul cavy, Cavia intermedia, is a rare guinea pig species of southeastern South America.
Distribution
The rodent is endemic to the small coastal island of Ilha Moleques do Sul, located in the state of Santa Catarina in south Brazil.
The island has a total surface area of only 10.5 hectares (26 acres). The guinea pig's geographical distribution of only 4 hectares (9.9 acres) is one of the world's smallest for a mammal.
References
Santa Catarina's guinea pig Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA