Brazilian Guinea Pig vs Capybara
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Brazilian Guinea Pig
0.12 m
Human
1.75 m
Capybara
0.62 m
| Brazilian Guinea Pig | Capybara | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.4–0.8 kg | 35–66 kg |
| Length | 20–25 cm | 1–1.34 m |
| Height | 8–12 cm | 50–62 cm |
| Top Speed | 10 km/h | 35 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–8 yrs | 6–12 yrs |
| Gestation | 62 days | 150 days |
| Offspring | 2–5 | 2–8 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Grassland, Savanna, Wetland, Forest, Farmland | Wetland, Grassland, Rainforest, River |
| Regions | South America | South America |
| Family | Caviidae | Caviidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |