Lesser Capybara vs Ranita Merideña

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Dendropsophus meridensis

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Ranita Merideña is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Ranita Merideña
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	Hylidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Dendropsophus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Dendropsophus meridensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Ranita Merideña

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Ranita Merideña
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.

Ranita Merideña

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