Chilean torpedo vs Lesser Capybara

Tetronarce tremens compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Chilean torpedo is Least Concern while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chilean torpedo	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Torpediniformes (electric ray)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Torpedinidae	Caviidae
Genus	Tetronarce	Hydrochoerus
Species	Tetronarce tremens	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Chilean torpedo and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chilean torpedo

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chilean torpedo	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chilean torpedo

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Chilean torpedo

The Chilean torpedo (Tetronarce tremens) is a species in the genus Tetronarce. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.