Lesser Capybara vs Anamolure de Derby

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Anomalurus derbianus

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Anamolure de Derby is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Anamolure de Derby
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	Caviidae	Anomaluridae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Anomalurus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Anomalurus derbianus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Anamolure de Derby share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Anamolure de Derby

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Anamolure de Derby
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.

Anamolure de Derby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.