Lesser Capybara vs Silver Teal

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Spatula versicolor

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Silver Teal is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Silver Teal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Caviidae	Anatidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Spatula
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Spatula versicolor

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Silver Teal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Silver Teal
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.

Silver Teal

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.