Lesser Capybara vs Siberian Iris

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Iris sibirica

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Siberian Iris is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Siberian Iris
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Mantodea (Mantodea)
Family	Caviidae	Eremiaphilidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Iris
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Iris sibirica

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Siberian Iris share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Siberian Iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Siberian Iris
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.

Siberian Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).