Caviidae
Scientific classification
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Rodentia
Family:Caviidae
Subfamilies
 Caviinae
 Dolichotinae

The family Caviidae is divided in two subfamilies:

  • Subfamily Caviinae: cavies and guinea pigs
    • Genus Cavia
    • Genus Galea
    • Genus Microcavia
    • Genus Kerodon
  • Subfamily Dolichotinae: Patagonian hares or maras