Lesser Capybara vs lesser kudu

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Tragelaphus imberbis

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while lesser kudu is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	lesser kudu
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Caviidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Tragelaphus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Tragelaphus imberbis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and lesser kudu share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

lesser kudu

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	lesser kudu
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

lesser kudu

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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