Spitzenfleck vs Lesser Capybara

Libellula fulva compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Spitzenfleck is Endangered while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Spitzenfleck	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Odonata (Libellen)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Libellulidae	Caviidae
Genus	Libellula	Hydrochoerus
Species	Libellula fulva	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Spitzenfleck and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Spitzenfleck

EN — Endangered

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Spitzenfleck	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Spitzenfleck

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Spitzenfleck

Blue Chaser (Libellula fulva) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.