Brazilian Guinea Pig vs Guinea pig
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Brazilian Guinea Pig
0.12 m
Human
1.75 m
Guinea pig
0.12 m
| Brazilian Guinea Pig | Guinea pig | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.4–0.8 kg | 0.7–1.2 kg |
| Length | 20–25 cm | 20–25 cm |
| Height | 8–12 cm | 8–12 cm |
| Top Speed | 10 km/h | 15 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–8 yrs | 4–8 yrs |
| Gestation | 62 days | 63 days |
| Offspring | 2–5 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | – |
| Habitat | Grassland, Savanna, Wetland, Forest, Farmland | Grassland, Garden, Urban, Farmland |
| Regions | South America | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Family | Caviidae | Caviidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |