Lesser Capybara vs Para Toad

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Rhinella castaneotica

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Para Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Para Toad
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	Bufonidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Rhinella
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Rhinella castaneotica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Para Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Para Toad
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.

Para Toad

Habitat

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