Amazonian Nectomys vs Lesser Capybara

Nectomys rattus compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Amazonian Nectomys is Least Concern while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Nectomys	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Caviidae
Genus	Nectomys	Hydrochoerus
Species	Nectomys rattus	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Amazonian Nectomys

The Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys rattus) is a species in the genus Nectomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela