Grevy's zebra vs Patagonian mara

Equus grevyi compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Grevy's zebra is Endangered while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grevy's zebra	Patagonian mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)	Caviidae
Genus	Equus (Horses & Zebras)	Dolichotis
Species	Equus grevyi	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Grevy's zebra and Patagonian mara share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grevy's zebra	Patagonian mara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.