Lesser Capybara vs

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Ramaria gracilis

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Gomphales (Gomphales)
Family	Caviidae	Gomphaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Ramaria
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Ramaria gracilis

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara
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.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.