Lesser Capybara vs Roberts' Treefrog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Sarcohyla robertsorum

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Roberts' Treefrog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Roberts' Treefrog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Sarcohyla
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Sarcohyla robertsorum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Roberts' Treefrog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Roberts' Treefrog
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.

Roberts' Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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