Lesser Capybara vs Rounded Earthstar

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Geastrum saccatum

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Rounded Earthstar is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Rounded Earthstar
Kingdom	Animalia (animal)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family	Caviidae	Geastraceae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Geastrum
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Geastrum saccatum

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Rounded Earthstar

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Rounded Earthstar
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.

Rounded Earthstar

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.