Lesser Capybara vs Oaxaca Treefrog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Sarcohyla celata

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Oaxaca Treefrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Oaxaca Treefrog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Sarcohyla
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Sarcohyla celata

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Oaxaca Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Oaxaca Treefrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Oaxaca Treefrog
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.

Oaxaca Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.