Lesser Capybara vs Opal chimaera

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Chimaera opalescens

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Opal chimaera is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Opal chimaera
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family	Caviidae	Chimaeridae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Chimaera
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Chimaera opalescens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Opal chimaera

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Opal chimaera
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.

Opal chimaera