Lesser Capybara vs Stuart's Robber Frog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Craugastor stuarti

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Stuart's Robber Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Stuart's Robber Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Caviidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Craugastor
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Craugastor stuarti

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Stuart's Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Stuart's Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Stuart's Robber Frog
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.

Stuart's Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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