 "C. intermedia" can reproduce year around, with a gestation time of about 60 days.When compared to domesticated cavies and "C. magna," the weaning of young is expected to be no longer than a 30-day weaning period.These endemic cavies have been recorded to produce 1-2 young a litter, which is the same as their relative, "C. magna," who also produces 1-2 young a litter.