Lesser Capybara vs

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Thelephora anthocephala

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Thelephorales (Thelephorales)
Family	Caviidae	Thelephoraceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Thelephora
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Thelephora anthocephala

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara
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.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.