Lesser Capybara vs Salta Toad

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Rhinella rumbolli

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Salta Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Salta Toad
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	Bufonidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Rhinella
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Rhinella rumbolli

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Salta Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Salta Toad
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.

Salta Toad

Habitat

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