Lesser Capybara vs

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Opegrapha rupestris

Key Differences

  • Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Lesser Capybara
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Ostropales (Ostropales)
Family Caviidae Graphidaceae
Genus Hydrochoerus Opegrapha
Species Hydrochoerus isthmius Opegrapha rupestris

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Lesser Capybara
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.

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Lesser Capybara

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