Montane Guinea Pig (Cavia tschudii)

Montane Guinea Pig, a reference photo — Photo: Pirataber · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The montane guinea pig (Cavia tschudii) is a species of caviid rodent found in the Andes in South America. The montane guinea pig is the likely main ancestor of Cavia porcellus, the domestic guinea pig or domestic cavy, which appears to be a hybrid that includes lesser genetic contributions from other Cavia species.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Montane Guinea Pig being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Cavia aperea
Cavia fulgida
Galea leucoblephara
Otomys irroratus
Arvicola sapidus
Otomys unisulcatus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Caviidae
Genus: Cavia
Species: Cavia tschudii

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