Lesser Capybara vs Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Aromobates mayorgai

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Caviidae	Aromobatidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Aromobates
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Aromobates mayorgai

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga
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.

Sapito Mapurite de Mayorga

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela