Lesser Capybara vs Mutschmann’s Frog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Odorrana mutschmanni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Mutschmann’s Frog
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	Ranidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Odorrana
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Odorrana mutschmanni

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Mutschmann’s Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Mutschmann’s Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Mutschmann’s Frog
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.

Mutschmann’s Frog

Habitat

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