Lesser Capybara vs Obscure Domecap

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Calocybe obscurissima

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Obscure Domecap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Obscure Domecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Caviidae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Calocybe
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Calocybe obscurissima

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Obscure Domecap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Obscure Domecap
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.

Obscure Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.