Lesser Capybara vs Semicollared Hawk

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Accipiter collaris

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Semicollared Hawk is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Semicollared Hawk
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Caviidae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Accipiter
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Accipiter collaris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Semicollared Hawk

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Semicollared Hawk
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.

Semicollared Hawk

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela