Lesser Capybara vs Raya aserrada

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Bathyraja multispinis

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Raya aserrada is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Raya aserrada
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Caviidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Bathyraja
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Bathyraja multispinis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Raya aserrada

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Raya aserrada
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.

Raya aserrada

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.