Lesser Capybara vs Silky Wave

Hydrochoerus isthmius compared with Idaea dilutaria

Key Differences

• Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient while Silky Wave is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Capybara	Silky Wave
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum	Chordata (хордовые)	Arthropoda (членистоногие)
Class	Mammalia (млекопитающие)	Insecta (насекомые)
Order	Rodentia (грызуны)	Lepidoptera (чешуекрылые)
Family	Caviidae	Geometridae
Genus	Hydrochoerus	Idaea
Species	Hydrochoerus isthmius	Idaea dilutaria

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Capybara and Silky Wave share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (животные)

Conservation Status

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Silky Wave

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Capybara	Silky Wave
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.

Silky Wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.