Lesser Capybara vs Aguara Guazu

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Chrysocyon brachyurus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Aguara Guazu is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Aguara Guazu
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Caviidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Chrysocyon
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Chrysocyon brachyurus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Aguara Guazu

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Aguara Guazu
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.

Aguara Guazu

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.