Microcavia niata Thomas 1898

Microcavia niata Thomas 1898, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 7, 1: 282.

Type Locality: Bolivia, La Paz Dept., Esperanza, Monte Sajama, 4,000 m.

Vernacular Names: Andean Mountain Cavy.

Subspecies::

Subspecies Microcavia niata subsp. niata Thomas 1898

Subspecies Microcavia niata subsp. pallidior Thomas 1902

Distribution: Altiplano of SW Bolivia and N Chile.

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).