Southern viscacha — size comparison

The southern viscacha has soft fur, large ears and powerful hind legs. It inhabits rocky Andean slopes. It rests among rocks and leaps skilfully between them; i

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Length

od pyska do nasady ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Southern viscacha

Lagidium viscacia

ok. 37,5 cmAdult individual · przykład źródłowy
Body length (excluding tail)

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Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
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Southern viscachaBody length (excluding tail)approx. 37.5 cm

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Boy: approx. 115 cm
Southern viscacha — size comparison — facts and sources

The southern viscacha has soft fur, large ears and powerful hind legs. It inhabits rocky Andean slopes. It rests among rocks and leaps skilfully between them; its tail helps it balance on uneven terrain.

It is mainly active by day, often with peaks in the morning and towards evening. Viscachas bask on exposed rocks and groom their fur. Crevice shelters offer escape from predators and cover while resting.

Grasses, mosses and lichens are gathered near rocky retreats. Long whiskers on the muzzle help it navigate tight spaces.

Długość głowy i tułowia: od końca pyska do nasady ogona, bez kończyn i ogona. Przykład 37.5 cm; głowa i tułów (C-C) 30–45 cm. Źródło: Administración de Parques Nacionales, Argentyna. Punkt jest przykładem, nie pomiarem konkretnego osobnika. Ilustracja przedstawia przykładowy wygląd dorosłego osobnika. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji ilustracji; widok przedni i jego szerokość są przybliżone.

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