Lesser Capybara vs Smith's Thorius

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Caviidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Thorius
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Smith's Thorius
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.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.