Lesser Capybara vs Scented Webcap

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Cortinarius agathosmus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Scented Webcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Scented Webcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Caviidae	Cortinariaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Cortinarius
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Cortinarius agathosmus

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Scented Webcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Scented Webcap
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.

Scented Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.