Lesser Capybara

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mamalia)

Order

Rodentia (hewan pengerat)

Family

Caviidae

Genus

Hydrochoerus

Species

Hydrochoerus isthmius (Lesser Capybara)

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Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Capybara?

The scientific name of Lesser Capybara is Hydrochoerus isthmius. It belongs to the genus Hydrochoerus.

What is the conservation status of Lesser Capybara?

Lesser Capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lesser Capybara live?

Lesser Capybara is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.

What family does Lesser Capybara belong to?

Lesser Capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius) belongs to the genus Hydrochoerus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caviidae.

What kingdom does Lesser Capybara belong to?

Lesser Capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Capybara?

The closest relatives of Lesser Capybara in the genus Hydrochoerus include capybara.