Lesser Capybara vs Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Melanophryniscus montevidensis

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Montevideo Redbelly Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Montevideo Redbelly 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	Bufonidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Melanophryniscus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Melanophryniscus montevidensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Montevideo Redbelly 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.

Montevideo Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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