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,
Brazilian yellow-toothed cavy mate with multiple partners. In more than 90 percent of litters with more than one the littermates have more than one father. Brazilian yellow-toothed cavy The Brazilian yellow-toothed cavy, "Galea flavidens", is a cavy species from South America. It is found in Brazil. "Galea flavidens" is a yellow-toothed-cavy. "G. flavidens" lives in Brazil. This species is listed by the IUCN as Least Concern, in spite of the fact that there have been only few observations. Its habitat is widespread and the animal highly migratory, therefore there is no immediate threat to the population as a whole. As nearly with any