Lesser Capybara vs Patagonian Weasel

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Lyncodon patagonicus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Patagonian Weasel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Patagonian Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Caviidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Lyncodon
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Lyncodon patagonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Patagonian Weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Patagonian Weasel
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 Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.