Long-Tailed Chinchilla

Common Name: Long-Tailed Chinchilla
Scientific Name: Chinchilla Lanigera
Range: Andes Mountains of South America
Habitat: Arid mountains
Average Size: Body length including tail - 15 inches
Lifespan in the wild: 8-10 years
Lifespan in human care: 15-20 years
Diet: Folivore, granivore
Activity: Nocturnal, crepuscular
Conservation Status: Endangered