Lesser Capybara vs Quimera-malhada

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Hydrolagus matallanasi

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Quimera-malhada is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Quimera-malhada
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family	Caviidae	Chimaeridae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Hydrolagus
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Hydrolagus matallanasi

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Quimera-malhada share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Quimera-malhada

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Quimera-malhada
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.

Quimera-malhada