Which Species Is Cavies?

The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as the cavy or domestic cavy (/ˈkeɪvi/), is a species of rodent belonging to the genus Cavia in the family Caviidae.

What family is cavies?

The Caviidae is a family of rodents that occurs over most of South America. It includes two subfamilies: the Caviinae, the cavies and the familiar guinea pigs; and the Dolichotinae, the Patagonian hares or maras. There are a total of five genera and fourteen species of caviids.

What is a group of cavies called?

A group of cavies is most often referred to as a "herd". However, we prefer Ariion Kathleen Brindley's version "Guinea pigs come in groups called a muddle." Check out the other unusual names for groups of animals.