Lesser Capybara vs Ruby poison-arrow frog

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Ameerega parvula

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Ruby poison-arrow frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Ruby poison-arrow frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Caviidae	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Ameerega
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Ameerega parvula

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Ruby poison-arrow frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Ruby poison-arrow frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Ruby poison-arrow frog
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.

Ruby poison-arrow frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.