Lesser Capybara vs Paradox Vole

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Caviidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Microtus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Paradox Vole
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.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.