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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Rodentia |
| Family | : | Chinchillidae |
| Genus | : | Chinchilla |
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| Scientific Name | : | Chinchilla Lanigera |
| Type | : | Mammal |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Size (L) | : | 25cm - 35cm (10in - 14in) |
| Weight | : | 400g - 500g (14oz - 18oz) |
| Top Speed | : | 24km/h (15mph) |
| Life Span | : | 10 - 18 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Endangered |
| Colour | : | Beige, Brown, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Favourite Food | : | Fruit |
| Habitat | : | Dry and mountainous regions |
| Average Litter Size | : | 3 |
| Main Prey | : | Fruit, Nuts, Seeds |
| Predators | : | Owls, Fox, Cougars |
| Distinctive Features | : | Dense fur and long back legs |