Lesser Capybara vs Red-necked Falcon

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Falco chicquera

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Red-necked Falcon is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Red-necked Falcon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Caviidae	Falconidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Falco
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Falco chicquera

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Red-necked Falcon

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Red-necked Falcon
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-necked Falcon

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.