Lesser Capybara vs Ara de Lafresnaye

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Ara rubrogenys

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Ara de Lafresnaye is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Ara de Lafresnaye
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Aves (oiseau)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Family	Caviidae	Psittacidae (True Parrots)
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Ara (Macaws)
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Ara rubrogenys

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Ara de Lafresnaye share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Ara de Lafresnaye

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Ara de Lafresnaye
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.

Ara de Lafresnaye

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

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