Caviidae

Caviidae
Scientific classification
#redirect : Eukaryota Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Rodentia Family Caviidae
Subfamilies
Caviinae  Dolichotinae

The Cavy (family Caviidae) is divided in two subfamilies:

• Subfamily Caviinae: cavies and guinea pigs
  • Genus Cavia, this genus is especially called cavy.
  • Genus Galea
  • Genus Microcavia
  • Genus Kerodon
• Subfamily Dolichotinae: Patagonian hares or maras