Lesser Capybara vs Ray

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Atlantoraja castelnaui

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Ray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Caviidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Atlantoraja
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Atlantoraja castelnaui

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Ray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Ray
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.

Ray