Lesser Capybara vs pine vole

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

  • Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Lesser Capybara pine vole
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 Caviidae Cricetidae
Genus Hydrochoerus Microtus
Species Hydrochoerus isthmius Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (ネズミ目)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Lesser Capybara pine vole
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.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Lesser Capybara

No description available.

pine vole

No description available.

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