Lesser Capybara vs Smooth Spangle Gall

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Neuroterus albipes

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Smooth Spangle Gall is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Smooth Spangle Gall
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Caviidae	Cynipidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Neuroterus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Neuroterus albipes

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Smooth Spangle Gall share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Smooth Spangle Gall

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Smooth Spangle Gall
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.

Smooth Spangle Gall

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.