Lesser Capybara vs Mongolian Vole

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Microtus mongolicus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Mongolian Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Mongolian Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Caviidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Microtus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Microtus mongolicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Mongolian Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Mongolian Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Mongolian Vole
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.

Mongolian Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.