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Lowland yellow-toothed cavy

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Lowland yellow-toothed cavy
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Caviidae
Genus: Galea
Species:
G. leucoblephara
Binomial name
Galea leucoblephara
(Burmeister, 1861)
Synonyms

Galea musteloides leucoblephara

Galea leucoblephara, commonly known as the lowland yellow-toothed cavy, is a species of rodent in the family Caviidae. It is native to southern South America, specifically Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. The species was once considered part of Galea musteloides but is now a separate species.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lowland Yellow-toothed Cavy". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T86236150A86236159. 2016. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T86236150A86236159.en. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  2. ^ "Galea leucoblephara Burmeister, 1861". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2023-06-06.