Lesser Capybara vs Red-headed Flameback

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Red-headed Flameback is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Red-headed Flameback
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family	Caviidae	Picidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Chrysocolaptes
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Red-headed Flameback share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Red-headed Flameback

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Red-headed Flameback
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.

Red-headed Flameback

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.