Lesser Capybara vs

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Xanthoparmelia pulla

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Caviidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Xanthoparmelia
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Xanthoparmelia pulla

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

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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