Lesser Capybara vs Rough ray

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Rough ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Caviidae	Rajidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Raja
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Rough ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Rough ray
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.

Rough ray