Lesser Capybara vs Neblina Uacari

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Cacajao hosomi

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Neblina Uacari is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Neblina Uacari
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Caviidae	Pitheciidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Cacajao
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Cacajao hosomi

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Neblina Uacari share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Neblina Uacari

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Neblina Uacari
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.

Neblina Uacari

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela