Lesser Capybara vs Marsh Fieldcap

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Agrocybe paludosa

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Marsh Fieldcap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Marsh Fieldcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Caviidae	Strophariaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Agrocybe
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Agrocybe paludosa

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Marsh Fieldcap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Marsh Fieldcap
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.

Marsh Fieldcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.