Lesser Capybara vs Peters' Robber Frog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Pristimantis petersi

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Peters' Robber Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Peters' Robber Frog
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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Pristimantis
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Pristimantis petersi

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Peters' Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Peters' Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Peters' Robber Frog
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.

Peters' Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. 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:

🇨🇴 Colombia