Capybara vs West Indian Manatee
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Capybara
0.62 m
Human
1.75 m
West Indian Manatee
4.5 m
| Capybara | West Indian Manatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35–66 kg | 400–600 kg |
| Length | 1–1.34 m | 2.5–4.5 m |
| Height | 50–62 cm | – |
| Top Speed | 35 km/h | 30 km/h |
| Lifespan | 6–12 yrs | 40–60 yrs |
| Gestation | 150 days | 385 days |
| Offspring | 2–8 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Nomadic |
| Habitat | Wetland, Grassland, Rainforest, River | Coast, Mangrove, River, Wetland |
| Regions | South America | North America, South America |
| Family | Caviidae | Trichechidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Sirenia |