Kerodon rupestris — Overview

Rock Cavy learn more about names for this taxon

IUCN threat status:

Least Concern (LC)

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Range Description

This species occurs in eastern Brazil, from Piaui State to north Minas Gerais State, excluding coastal areas (Eisenberg and Redford, 1999). The rock cavy was successfully introduced to Fernando de Noronha in 1967 (Oren, 1984).

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