Lesser Capybara vs Variable Chafer

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Gnorimus variabilis

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Variable Chafer is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Variable Chafer
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Caviidae	Scarabaeidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Gnorimus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Gnorimus variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Variable Chafer share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Variable Chafer

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Variable Chafer
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.

Variable Chafer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.