Lesser Capybara vs Uruguay Red Belly Toad

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Melanophryniscus atroluteus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Uruguay Red Belly Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Uruguay Red Belly 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	Bufonidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Melanophryniscus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Melanophryniscus atroluteus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Uruguay Red Belly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Uruguay Red Belly Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Uruguay Red Belly 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.

Uruguay Red Belly Toad

Habitat

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