The degu (Octodon degus) is a small rodent found only in Chile. The closest relatives of these highly social and curious animals are chinchilla and guinea pig.
Bridges's degu (Octodon bridgesii ) is a species of rodent in the family Octodontidae. It is found in southern Chile. The species was named after Thomas Bridges.
The moon-toothed degu (Octodon lunatus ) is a species of rodent in the family Octodontidae. It is endemic to Chile, occurring in mountainous areas along the Pacific coast in the central part of the country.
The Pacific degu (Octodon pacificus ), also known as the Mocha Island degu, is a species of rodent in the family Octodontidae. It is endemic to Mocha Island in Chile. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is...
