Lesser Capybara vs Ucucha Thomasomys

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Thomasomys ucucha

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Ucucha Thomasomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Ucucha Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Caviidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Thomasomys
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Thomasomys ucucha

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Ucucha Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Ucucha Thomasomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Ucucha Thomasomys
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.

Ucucha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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