The genus Hydrochoerus contains two living and three extinct species of rodents from South America, the Caribbean island of Grenada, California and Panama. [1] Capybaras are the largest living rodents in the world. The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (hýdor) ' water ' plus χοίρος (choíros) ' pig '.

The capybara [a] or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent, [2] native to South America. It is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. The only other extant member is the lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius).

Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), belonging to the Hydrochoerus genus is the the largest semi-aquatic rodent in the world. The only other member of this genus is the Lesser Capybara.

2024年5月27日 · Capybara, (genus Hydrochoerus) are two species of large semi-aquatic rodents that inhabit fresh water environments in Central and South America. The larger of the two species, and the subject of this article, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, can grow up to 4.3 feet long and weigh up to 154 pounds.

The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a giant cavy rodent native to South America. It is the largest living rodent and a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. Its close relatives include guinea pigs and Rock cavies, and it is more distantly related to …

Hydrochoerinae is a subfamily of Caviidae, consisting of two living genera, Hydrochoerus, the capybaras, and Kerodon, the rock cavies. In addition, a number of extinct genera related to capybaras should also be placed in this subfamily.

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris is a strictly South American rodent species. Its range extends throughout most of Brazil, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Columbia, south into the Argentinian pampas, and west to the Andes.

Meet the capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), the largest rodent in the world! Native to South America, you can find capybaras scampering by the edges of mucky marshes, swimming through jungle ponds, and snacking in flooded grasslands.

2024年7月26日 · Capybaras, known scientifically as Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, are the largest rodents in the world and are native to South America. These fascinating creatures are often found near bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and ponds, where they thrive in semi-aquatic habitats.

Capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris October 2008 Fact Summary Taxonomy and Nomenclature Distribution and Habitat Physical Characteristics Behavior and Ecology Diet and Feeding Reproduction and Development Diseases and Pathology Managed Care Population and Conservation Status Web Resources ...