Lesser Capybara vs Mache Cochran Frog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Cochranella mache

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Mache Cochran Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Mache Cochran Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Caviidae	Centrolenidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Cochranella
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Cochranella mache

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Mache Cochran Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Mache Cochran Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Mache Cochran Frog
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.

Mache Cochran Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.