Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog vs Lesser Capybara

Craugastor montanus compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog is Endangered while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Craugastoridae	Caviidae
Genus	Craugastor	Hydrochoerus
Species	Craugastor montanus	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog

EN — Endangered

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as 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.

Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog

The Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog (Craugastor montanus) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.