Amazonian Oryzomys vs Lesser Capybara

Hylaeamys yunganus compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Oryzomys	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	Hylaeamys	Hydrochoerus
Species	Hylaeamys yunganus	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Amazonian Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Amazonian Oryzomys

The Amazonian Oryzomys (Hylaeamys yunganus) is a species in the genus Hylaeamys. 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