Lesser Capybara vs Paracou Neacomys

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Paracou Neacomys
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	Neacomys
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Neacomys paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Paracou Neacomys
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.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela