Lesser Capybara vs Severtzov’s Jerboa

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Allactaga severtzovi

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Severtzov’s Jerboa is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Severtzov’s Jerboa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Caviidae	Dipodidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Allactaga
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Allactaga severtzovi

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Severtzov’s Jerboa share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Severtzov’s Jerboa

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Severtzov’s Jerboa
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.

Severtzov’s Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.