Large Mindoro Apomys vs Lesser Capybara

Apomys gracilirostris compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Large Mindoro Apomys is Least Concern while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Mindoro Apomys	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Caviidae
Genus	Apomys	Hydrochoerus
Species	Apomys gracilirostris	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Mindoro Apomys and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Large Mindoro Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Mindoro Apomys	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Mindoro Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.