Lesser Capybara vs Painted electric ray

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Diplobatis pictus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Painted electric ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Painted electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Caviidae	Narcinidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Diplobatis
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Diplobatis pictus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Painted electric ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Painted electric ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Painted electric ray
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.

Painted electric ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela