Lesser Capybara vs McDiarmid Thorius

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Thorius munificus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	McDiarmid Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Caviidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Thorius
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Thorius munificus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	McDiarmid Thorius
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.

McDiarmid Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

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