Lesser Capybara vs Longnose Stingray

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Hypanus guttatus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Longnose Stingray is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Longnose Stingray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Caviidae	Dasyatidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Hypanus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Hypanus guttatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Longnose Stingray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Longnose Stingray

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Longnose Stingray
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.

Longnose Stingray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela