Lesser Capybara vs Surinam toad

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Pipa pipa

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Surinam toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Surinam toad
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	Pipidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Pipa
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Pipa pipa

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Surinam toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Surinam toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Surinam toad
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.

Surinam toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela