Broad-headed Chiruromys vs Lesser Capybara

Chiruromys lamia compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Broad-headed Chiruromys is Least Concern while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-headed Chiruromys	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Caviidae
Genus	Chiruromys	Hydrochoerus
Species	Chiruromys lamia	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-headed Chiruromys and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Broad-headed Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-headed Chiruromys	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-headed Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Broad-headed Chiruromys

The Broad-headed Chiruromys (Chiruromys lamia) is a species in the genus Chiruromys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.