Lesser Capybara vs Mountain Toad

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Incilius cavifrons

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Mountain Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Mountain 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	Incilius
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Incilius cavifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Mountain 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.

Mountain Toad

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.