Lesser Capybara vs Patagonian mara

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Patagonian mara
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 same	Caviidae	Caviidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Dolichotis
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Patagonian mara share a common ancestor at the Family level: Caviidae.

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Patagonian mara
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.

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.