Campagnol De Fatio vs Lesser Capybara

Microtus multiplex compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

  • Campagnol De Fatio is Least Concern while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Campagnol De Fatio Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cricetidae Caviidae
Genus Microtus Hydrochoerus
Species Microtus multiplex Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Campagnol De Fatio and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Campagnol De Fatio

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Campagnol De Fatio Lesser Capybara
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Campagnol De Fatio

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Campagnol De Fatio

The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Capybara

No description available.

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