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Domestic Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

Taxonomy

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

About

The domestic guinea pig or simply guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, these animals are not in the pig family Suidae, nor do they come from Guinea in Africa. They originated in the Andes of South America; studies based on biochemistry and hybridization suggest they are domestic descendants of a closely related species of cavy such...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Domestic Guinea Pig?
The scientific name of Domestic Guinea Pig is Cavia porcellus.
What kingdom does Domestic Guinea Pig belong to?
Domestic Guinea Pig belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Domestic Guinea Pig belong to?
Domestic Guinea Pig belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Domestic Guinea Pig belong to?
Domestic Guinea Pig belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Domestic Guinea Pig belong to?
Domestic Guinea Pig belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Domestic Guinea Pig belong to?
Domestic Guinea Pig belongs to the family Caviidae.
What genus does Domestic Guinea Pig belong to?
Domestic Guinea Pig belongs to the genus Cavia.