Gorgas Oryzomys vs Lesser Capybara

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order same	Rodentia (啮齿目)	Rodentia (啮齿目)
Family	Cricetidae	Caviidae
Genus	Oryzomys	Hydrochoerus
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Lesser Capybara share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (啮齿目)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gorgas Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela