Lesser Capybara vs Netted Fieldcap

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Bolbitius reticulatus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Netted Fieldcap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Netted Fieldcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Caviidae	Bolbitiaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Bolbitius
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Bolbitius reticulatus

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Netted Fieldcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Netted Fieldcap
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.

Netted Fieldcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.