Lesser Capybara vs Marbled Toad

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Dendropsophus marmoratus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Marbled Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Marbled Toad
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	Hylidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Dendropsophus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Dendropsophus marmoratus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Marbled Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Marbled Toad
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.

Marbled Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela