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Chinchilla
IntermediateChinchilla lanigera
Famous for the softest fur in the animal kingdom. Exceptionally long-lived for a small animal at 15-20 years. Nocturnal and active. Daily dust baths keep them clean.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜22℃
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
25-35cm / 400-600g
Humidity
30〜50%
Diet
Timothy hay (staple), chinchilla pellets
About
The chinchilla is a crepuscular rodent native to the high Andes mountains of South America, living at elevations of 3,000–5,000 m. Two species exist—the long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera) and the short-tailed chinchilla (C. chinchilla)—with the former being the species kept as pets. Adults weigh 400–800 g and measure 25–35 cm. Their extraordinarily dense fur, with 60–80 hairs growing from each follicle, gives them their famously silky texture. Chinchillas are highly sensitive to heat and humidity; temperatures must be kept below 22 °C to prevent fatal heatstroke. Daily dust baths using fine volcanic sand are essential for coat maintenance; water bathing must be strictly avoided. They are long-lived for small mammals, with lifespans of 10–15 years. Common health issues include heat stroke, dental malocclusion, and fur-ring problems in males.
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Basic Info
Origin
Andes Mountains of South America
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
25-35cm / 400-600g
Temperature
15〜22℃
Humidity
30〜50%
Diet
Timothy hay (staple), chinchilla pellets
Care Guide
Care Specifications
Pair
Sources: RSPCA Chinchilla company
Morphs (Varieties)
チンチラ Chinchilla lanigera のカラー変異(ミューテーション)。Beige/White は不完全優性(ホモは致死/淡色化)、Violet/Sapphire は劣性。
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
VioletSapphire
Incomplete dominant1 copy visual; 2 copies (super form) more pronounced.
Beige (Tower)Ebony
DominantVisual with a single copy; no distinct super form.
Standard Grey (wild type)White (Wilson)
Sources: Mutation Chinchilla Breeders Association genetics
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Chinchilla lanigera Bennett, 1829
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書IIUCN EN · Endangered
Chinchilla属はCITES附属書I(1977〜)。飼育繁殖個体は条約適用免除だが種の掲載はI。IUCN EN。
Sources: Chinchilla lanigera (CITES App I / IUCN EN) / CITES Appendices
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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