Santa Catarina’s guinea pig

Fewer than 40–60 individuals Santa Catarina's guinea pig remain in the wild. The species is found in Moleques do Sul Island, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

CR Mammal
Cavia intermedia
Scientific Name
Mammal
Type
40–60 individuals
Population
Moleques do Sul Island, Santa Catarina,…
Location

Documented Threats

The Santa Catarina's guinea pig faces 3 identified threats:

Documented Range

Recorded locations: Moleques do Sul Island, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

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Bulmer's fruit bat Luplupwintern Cave, Western Province, Papua NG 150 individuals
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Cuban greater funnel-eared bat Cueva La Barca, Isle of Pines,… < 100 individuals
Cuban greater funnel-eared bat Cueva La Barca, Isle of Pines,… < 100 individuals

Other Endangered Species in the Region

Critically endangered species recorded in the same geographic area:

Species Type Population
Actinote zikani Insect Unknown
Parides burchellanus Insect (Butterfly) < 100 individuals
Actinote zikani Insect Unknown
Parides burchellanus Insect (Butterfly) < 100 individuals
Araripe manakin Bird 779 individuals
Araripe manakin Bird 779 individuals
Northern muriqui Mammal < 1,000 individuals
Northern muriqui Mammal < 1,000 individuals