Lesser Capybara vs Tamarau

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Bubalus mindorensis

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Tamarau is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Tamarau
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Caviidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Bubalus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Bubalus mindorensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Tamarau share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Tamarau

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Tamarau
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.

Tamarau

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.