Lesser Capybara vs Waldratte

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Phyllotis magister

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Waldratte is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Waldratte
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Caviidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Phyllotis
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Phyllotis magister

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Waldratte share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Nagetiere)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Waldratte

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Waldratte
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.

Waldratte

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.