Lesser Capybara vs Zwergfaultier

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Bradypus pygmaeus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Zwergfaultier is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Zwergfaultier
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Pilosa (Zahnarme)
Family	Caviidae	Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths)
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths)
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Bradypus pygmaeus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Zwergfaultier

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Zwergfaultier
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.

Zwergfaultier

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.