Lesser Capybara vs Spectacular Rustgill

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Gymnopilus junonius

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Spectacular Rustgill is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Spectacular Rustgill
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Caviidae	Hymenogastraceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Gymnopilus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Gymnopilus junonius

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Spectacular Rustgill

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Spectacular Rustgill
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.

Spectacular Rustgill

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan.