The scientific or taxonomic name would be Cavia aperea.
A cavy is a rodent from South America that belongs to the family Caviidae. For more information see wikipedia.org
The guinea pig (the cavy) is a species of rodent, belonging to the family Caviidae, genus Cavia.
The cavy-like rodent of the Caribbean islands is called a "Cuy" or "Guinea pig." These small, social animals are native to the Andes but are also found in various Caribbean islands due to domestication. They are known for their distinctive squeaks and have been kept as pets and for food purposes in some cultures. Additionally, the term "cavy" generally refers to the family Caviidae, which includes guinea pigs and related species.
Try capybara.The answer should be cavy or guinea pig, a common pet
The proper scientific tum is Cavy.
Cavy is a small domestic rodent very similar to a guinea pig. The name is often used for a guinea pig but this is not strictly correct.
The other name for a guinea pig is cavy and their scientific name is Cavia porcellus.
Guinea Pig's scientific name is Cavia Porcellus and are also known as Cavy.
They are not called hamsters; their scientific name is Cavia porcellus; they are also called cavy or cavies.
Bing Cavy is a guinea pig on the internet, popular among cavy owners like myself.
Acrobatic cavy was created in 1997.
Rock cavy was created in 1820.