Lesser Capybara vs Norway lemming

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Lemmus lemmus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Norway lemming is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Norway lemming
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	Lemmus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Lemmus lemmus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Norway lemming share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Norway lemming

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Norway lemming
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.

Norway lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.