Lagostomus maximus
探検哺乳類
Lagostomus maximus
Lagostomus maximus
The Lagostomus maximus, also known as the greater guinea pig, is a large rodent that loves to dig and burrow in the ground. They are social animals and often live in groups, making them fun to watch!
生息地: Grasslands
外見
The Lagostomus maximus has a robust body covered in soft, grayish-brown fur, transitioning to white on its belly. Its most distinctive features are the prominent black and white stripes across its face, resembling a mustache and sideburns, and a bushy, dark-tipped tail.
界Animalia門Chordata綱Mammalia目Rodentia科Chinchillidae属Lagostomus
カテゴリ
哺乳類レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Males grow impressive bristly 'mustaches' that get longer with age!
Their colonies can host hundreds of viscachas living together!
These social rodents love to sunbathe together outside their burrows!
Vizcachas pile sticks, bones, and even dung around their burrow entrances!
特殊能力
能力
Burrow Builders
Lagostomus maximus can dig extensive, multi-chambered burrow systems because their powerful claws and strong limbs are perfectly adapted for excavation.
能力
Alert Whistlers
Lagostomus maximus has loud, sharp alarm calls that help warn the entire colony of approaching predators, allowing them to seek shelter.
能力
Moustache Magnets
Lagostomus maximus has stiff, dark facial bristles that grow with age, which helps males attract mates and assert dominance.
能力
Communal Keepers
Lagostomus maximus can maintain clean burrows by using designated latrine areas, which helps reduce disease and attract fewer predators.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 47-66 cm
- 体重
- 2-4 kg
- 寿命
- 7-10 年
- Top Speed
- 40 km/h
- 一度の出産数
- 1-4
- 妊娠期間
- 154 日
食性と食事
These plant-eating rodents munch on grasses, herbs, and roots found in their South American habitat.
主な食物
- Grasses
- Herbs
- Roots
- Leaves
- Seeds
採餌方法
- Grazing
生態系とのつながり
eaten by
Puma
Puma concolor
A primary predator in its natural range.
eaten by
Argentine Grey Fox
Lycalopex gymnocercus
Frequently preys on viscachas, especially young ones.
eaten by
Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle
Geranoaetus melanoleucus
Large birds of prey often hunt these rodents.
eats
Bahiagrass
Paspalum notatum
A common grass species that forms a significant part of its diet.
shelters
Urutu Lancehead
Bothrops alternatus
Sometimes uses abandoned viscacha burrows for shelter.
特徴
別名
Greater Guinea Pig
コレクション
安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
If you see one in the wild, it's best to watch from a distance and not disturb their home.
よくある質問
Lagostomus maximusの長さは何ですか？
47-66 cm
Lagostomus maximusの体重は何ですか？
2-4 kg
Lagostomus maximusの寿命は何ですか？
7-10 年
Lagostomus maximusのtop Speedは何ですか？
40 km/h
Lagostomus maximusは何を食べますか？
These plant-eating rodents munch on grasses, herbs, and roots found in their South American habitat.
Lagostomus maximusは通常どこに生息していますか？
Grasslands
Lagostomus maximusはどのように狩りをしますか？
Grazing
Lagostomus maximusの一度の出産数は何ですか？
1-4
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