Lesser Capybara vs Narrow-footed Neacomys

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Neacomys tenuipes

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Narrow-footed Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Narrow-footed Neacomys
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	Neacomys
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Neacomys tenuipes

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Narrow-footed Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Narrow-footed Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Narrow-footed Neacomys
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.

Narrow-footed Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela