Lesser Capybara vs Rana-ladrona de Savage

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Craugastor uno

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Rana-ladrona de Savage is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Rana-ladrona de Savage
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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Craugastor
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Craugastor uno

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Rana-ladrona de Savage share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Rana-ladrona de Savage

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Rana-ladrona de Savage
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.

Rana-ladrona de Savage

Habitat

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

Range

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