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 (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	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. (啮齿目)

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.