About Abyssinian Guinea Pig

Abyssinian or Cavy guinea pigs have unique coats native to South America. The origin of this guinea pig breed is quite mysterious, but it can still be estimated that it originated from the Incas. In addition, this animal is quite intelligent, active, quite vocal, and curious. Abyssinian guinea pigs can eat vegetables and pellets, making feeding and caring for them quite easy.

Common Name
Cavy
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Cavia porcellus
Species
Cavia porcellus
Genus
Cavia
SubFamily
Barbinae
Family
Caviidae
SuperFamily
Cavioidea
SubOrder
Hystricomorpha
Order
Rodentia
Class
Mammalia
Phylum
Chordata
Characteristics

Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Abyssinian Guinea Pig

Color
Black
White
Medium blue-gray
Cream
Red
Brown
Eye Color
Black
Blue
Red
Dark Brown
Pattern
Solid Striped
Characteristics
Hairy Dense Coat
Min Height

8 Inches or 1 meters

Max Height

12 Inches or 1 meters

Min Weight

2 lbs

Max Weight

3 lbs

Specific Information

Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics.

Spinal Column

Vertebrata

Vision Systems
Binocular Vision
Animal Care

This term covers all aspects of animal care.

Maintenance
easy
Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits

Learn more about the characteristics of the Abyssinian Guinea Pig including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors.

Intelligence
High
Feeding habits
Herbivores
Temperament
Curious
Energetic
Calm
Modes of Locomotion
Trotting
Shedding Amount
Low
Energy Level
High Energy
Vocal Level
Medium
Life Cycle and Reproduction

Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Abyssinian Guinea Pig.

Lifespan

7 Years

Reproductive System
Viviparous
Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area

Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions.

Habitat

Terrestrial

Ecosystem
Grasslands
Country
South and Central America
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