Capybara vs Paca
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Capybara
0.62 m
Human
1.75 m
Paca
0.35 m
| Capybara | Paca | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35–66 kg | 6–14 kg |
| Length | 1–1.34 m | 60–80 cm |
| Height | 50–62 cm | 30–35 cm |
| Top Speed | 35 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Lifespan | 6–12 yrs | 10–16 yrs |
| Gestation | 150 days | 118 days |
| Offspring | 2–8 | 1–2 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Resident |
| Habitat | Wetland, Grassland, Rainforest, River | Rainforest, Forest, Wetland, River |
| Regions | South America | North America, South America |
| Family | Caviidae | Cuniculidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |