What is a Baby Chinchilla Called?

Baby chinchillas are called kits. A group of chinchillas is called a herd.

A young chinchilla is also called a kit.Chinchilla kits are born with all 60 of their adult teeth — and their fur is so dense that parasites can't survive on it! See our young animals guide for more.

An infant chinchilla is called a kit. "Infant" is the scientific term for a baby animal. See our infant animals guide for the complete scientific terminology.

Chinchillas typically live 10-20 years in their natural habitat of worldwide (domestic), andes mountains (wild).

Chinchillas are herbivores, meaning their diet consists primarily of plants and vegetation.

The conservation status of chinchillas is Endangered (wild). Conservation efforts are important to protect this species for future generations. See all baby animals by conservation status.