Lesser Capybara vs Springtail

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Entomobrya multifasciata

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Caviidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Entomobrya
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Entomobrya multifasciata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Springtail
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.

Springtail

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).