Gorgas Oryzomys vs Lesser Capybara

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas 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	Oryzomys	Hydrochoerus
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gorgas Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela