Cerceta malgache vs Lesser Capybara

Anas bernieri compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Cerceta malgache is Endangered while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cerceta malgache	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Anatidae	Caviidae
Genus	Anas	Hydrochoerus
Species	Anas bernieri	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Cerceta malgache and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Cerceta malgache

EN — Endangered

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cerceta malgache	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cerceta malgache

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Cerceta malgache

The Bernier's Teal (Anas bernieri) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.