Lesser Capybara vs Rivero's Cochran Frog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Cochranella riveroi

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Rivero's Cochran Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Rivero's Cochran 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	Centrolenidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Cochranella
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Cochranella riveroi

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Rivero's Cochran Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Rivero's Cochran Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Rivero's Cochran 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.

Rivero's Cochran Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela