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Southern mountain cavy
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Hystricognathi
Family : Caviidae
Subfamily : Caviinae
Species : Microcavia australis
The Southern mountain cavy 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
Facts about the southern mountain cavy
The small cavy, Microcavia australis, is a diurnal herbivorous rodent that lives in colonies under brushy vegetation. (Full text)