Lesser Capybara vs Margay

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Caviidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Leopardus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Margay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Margay
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.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela