Cavia porcellus (tama) Today, it is one of our most common companion animal species. The domestic form is a domesticated variant of hybrids after three wild guinea pig species, including Cavia aperea. Guinea pig breeds are distinguished by different fur types, including smooth-haired, Abyssinian, teddy, and sheltie. A guinea pig is sexually mature at 4-5 weeks of age.
| Belongs to: |
Order Rodentia (rodents) |
| Suborder: |
Hystricomorpha (porcupine-like rodents) |
| Family: |
Guinea pigs (Caviidae) |
| Weight: |
Adult animal 900 grams - 1 kg |
| Lifespan: |
Usually 5-7 years |
| Gestation period: |
about 70 days |
| Offspring: |
2-4 offspring, born well-developed with fur and open eyes. The young ones nurse for about 3 weeks. |
