Lesser Capybara vs

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Leucobacter denitrificans

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Actinobacteriota (Actinobacteriota)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Actinomycetia (Actinomycetia)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Actinomycetales (Actinomycetales)
Family	Caviidae	Microbacteriaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Leucobacter
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Leucobacter denitrificans

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Leucobacter denitrificans is a Gram-positive actinobacterium in the family Microbacteriaceae, capable of performing denitrification under anaerobic conditions. It has been isolated from soil and wastewater treatment systems.