Lesser Capybara vs Faden-Binse

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Juncus filiformis

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Faden-Binse is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Faden-Binse
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family	Caviidae	Juncaceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Juncus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Juncus filiformis

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Faden-Binse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Faden-Binse
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.

Faden-Binse

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).