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Family

Caviidae

2 species in 1 genus. Maximum lifespan ranges from 6 years (Brazilian guinea pig) to 12 years (Guinea pig).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
6–12 yr
Longest: Guinea pig
Median GC
39.2%
Range 39–39.3%
Genera
1

Genera of Caviidae

1 genus, by species count

Where Caviidae sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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  • Caviidae (2)
  • Other species

By lifespan

All 2
  1. Guinea pigCavia porcellus12 yr
  2. Brazilian guinea pigCavia aperea6 yr

Species in Caviidae

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Cavia porcellusGuinea pig12 yr16,801 bp39.31%
Cavia apereaBrazilian guinea pig6 yr16,681 bp39.03%

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