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Common degu

Rodents
The common degu, or, historically, the degu, is a small hystricomorpha rodent endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion of central Chile. The name degu on its own indicates either the entire genus Octodon or, more commonly, just the common degu. Wikipedia
Lifespan: 5 – 9 years (In captivity)
Gestation period: 90 days
Trophic level: Herbivorous
Mass: 6 – 11 oz (Adult)
Animal size: 9.8 to 12.2 inches
Class: Mammalia
Family: Octodontidae

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