Lesser Capybara vs Ward's Trogon

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Harpactes wardi

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Ward's Trogon is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Ward's Trogon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Trogoniformes (Trogoniformes)
Family	Caviidae	Trogonidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Harpactes
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Harpactes wardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Ward's Trogon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Ward's Trogon

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Ward's Trogon
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.

Ward's Trogon

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.