Lesser Capybara vs Yucatan Rainfrog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Craugastor yucatanensis

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Yucatan Rainfrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Yucatan Rainfrog
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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Craugastor
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Craugastor yucatanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Yucatan Rainfrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Yucatan Rainfrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Yucatan Rainfrog
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.

Yucatan Rainfrog

Habitat

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

Range

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