AnAge entry for Cavia porcellus

Classification (HAGRID: 02493)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Rodentia
                Family: Caviidae
                    Genus: Cavia
Species: Cavia porcellus
Common name: Guinea pig

Maximum longevity: 12 years (captivity)
Source: J. Veronica Kiklevich, pers. comm.
Sample size: Large
Data quality: High
Observations: One virgin animal reportedly lived 12 years in captivity (Kiklevich, J.V., pers. comm.).

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

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