Lesser Capybara vs Mao

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Gymnomyza samoensis

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Mao is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Mao
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Caviidae	Meliphagidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Gymnomyza
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Gymnomyza samoensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Mao

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Mao
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.

Mao

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.