Lesser Capybara vs

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Merismodes anomala

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom	Animalia (حيوانات)	Fungi (فطر)
Phylum	Chordata (حبليات)	Basidiomycota (دعاميات)
Class	Mammalia (ثدييات)	Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)
Order	Rodentia (قوارض)	Agaricales (غاريقونيات)
Family	Caviidae	Niaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Merismodes
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Merismodes anomala

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.