Forbes s Chiruromys vs Lesser Capybara

Chiruromys forbesi compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Forbes s Chiruromys is Least Concern while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Forbes s Chiruromys	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same	Mammalia (哺乳類)	Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order same	Rodentia (ネズミ目)	Rodentia (ネズミ目)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Caviidae
Genus	Chiruromys	Hydrochoerus
Species	Chiruromys forbesi	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Forbes s Chiruromys and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (ネズミ目)

Conservation Status

Forbes s Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Forbes s Chiruromys	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Forbes s Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.