Lesser Capybara vs Robust Bracket

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Fomitiporia robusta

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Robust Bracket is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Robust Bracket
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hymenochaetales (Hymenochaetales)
Family	Caviidae	Hymenochaetaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Fomitiporia
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Fomitiporia robusta

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Robust Bracket

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Robust Bracket
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.

Robust Bracket

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.