Lesser Capybara vs Mixe Streamside Treefrog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Sarcohyla labeculata

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Mixe Streamside Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Mixe Streamside Treefrog
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	Sarcohyla
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Sarcohyla labeculata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Mixe Streamside Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Mixe Streamside Treefrog
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.

Mixe Streamside Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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