Iridescent Centurion vs Lesser Capybara

Sargus iridatus compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Iridescent Centurion is Least Concern while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iridescent Centurion	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Diptera (Diptera)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Stratiomyidae	Caviidae
Genus	Sargus	Hydrochoerus
Species	Sargus iridatus	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Iridescent Centurion and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Iridescent Centurion

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iridescent Centurion	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iridescent Centurion

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.