Anomalous Flapwort vs Lesser Capybara

Mylia anomala compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Anomalous Flapwort is Critically Endangered while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Anomalous Flapwort	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Marchantiophyta (liverwort)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Myliaceae	Caviidae
Genus	Mylia	Hydrochoerus
Species	Mylia anomala	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Conservation Status

Anomalous Flapwort

CR — Critically Endangered

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Anomalous Flapwort

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Anomalous Flapwort

The Anomalous Flapwort (Mylia anomala) is a species in the genus Mylia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.