Caviidae
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Mara, genus Dolichotis
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The Cavy family (Caviidae) is divided in three subfamilies:
- Subfamily Caviinae: cavies and guinea pigs
- Genus Cavia, this genus is especially called cavy.
- Genus Galea
- Genus Microcavia
- Subfamily Dolichotinae: Patagonian hares or maras
- Genus Dolichotis - maras
- Subfamily Hydrochoerinae: Capybara
- Genus Hydrochoerus
- Genus Kerodon