Common yellow-toothed cavy Common yellow-toothed cavy The common yellow-toothed cavy (Galea musteloides) is a species of rodent in the family Caviidae, closely related to the domesticated guinea pig. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It's karyotype has 2n = 68 and FN = 136. "G. musteloides" is the most common and widely found member of "Galea", and is present at elevations ranging from 20 to 5000 m above sea level. It has yellow teeth. A recent study reveals there are five subspecies of "G. musteloides": "boliviensis", "demissa", "leucoblephara", "littoralis" and "musteloides". These are recognized on the basis of pelage coloration,
British Cavy Council cavies) in the United Kingdom will belong to one of the large network of "local" cavy clubs, and usually also one of the large "regional" cavy clubs (such as the Southern Cavy Club, National Cavy Club, or Scottish National Cavy Club). They may also belong to the "breed" club associated with their particular breed of cavy. It is in these clubs that those interested in purebred (pedigree) cavies mix with others who have similar interests, and find opportunities for showing their animals. However, all of these clubs (of which there are more than 75 in the United Kingdom) recognise the