Zorro Azul vs Lesser Capybara

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Zorro Azul is Endangered while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zorro Azul	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Caviidae
Genus	Lycalopex	Hydrochoerus
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Zorro Azul and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Zorro Azul

EN — Endangered

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zorro Azul	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Zorro Azul

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.