Lesser Capybara vs Pine Forest Stream Frog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Ptychohyla macrotympanum

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Pine Forest Stream Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Pine Forest Stream 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	Hylidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Ptychohyla
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Ptychohyla macrotympanum

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Pine Forest Stream Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Pine Forest Stream Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Pine Forest Stream 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.

Pine Forest Stream Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.