- Andean Mountain Cavy
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Andean Mountain Cavy Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Rodentia Family: Caviidae Genus: Microcavia Species: M. niata Binomial name Microcavia niata
(Thomas, 1898)The Andean Mountain Cavy (Microcavia niata) is a species of rodent in the family Caviidae. It is found in Bolivia and Chile.
References
- ^ Dunnum, J., Vargas, J., Bernal, N., Ojeda, R. & Jayat, J. P. (2008). Microcavia niata. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 5 January 2009.
Caviinae Galea
(Yellow-toothed
cavies)Southern Mountain Cavy (Microcavia australis) · Andean Mountain Cavy (Microcavia niata) · Shipton's Mountain Cavy (Microcavia shiptoni)Dolichotinae Hydrochaerinae HydrochoerusCategoryCategories:- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Cavies
- Mammals of the Andes
- Mammals of Bolivia
- Mammals of Chile
- Rodent stubs
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