Lesser Capybara vs Silky Parchment

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Stereum striatum

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Silky Parchment is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Silky Parchment
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Caviidae	Stereaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Stereum
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Stereum striatum

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Silky Parchment

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Silky Parchment
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.

Silky Parchment

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and United States.