Lesser Capybara vs Petit diable

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Petit diable is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Petit diable
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Caviidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Mobula
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Petit diable share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Petit diable

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Petit diable
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.

Petit diable